With over 8000 deaths and 200,000 affected, coronavirus is the biggest threat we are facing when it comes to our way of life. But as such incidents have proven in the past, it is calamities like these that bring us closer together as we forget our differences. After all, that is what being human is all about.??
People from all walks of life have come forward to help in the fight against coronavirus. Needless to say, it is an uphill battle and we need to be sure of ourselves. This is the time to unite as one and what better way to do it than come together and provide a common front.?
Well, since everyone is doing it, are the sportspersons to be left far behind? Of course not! Sportspersons all over the world are doing their bit to help combat the deadly disease. Here's how sports is chipping in:?
?Bayern Munich players Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich donated $1.1 million in their campaign to tackle the deadly virus.?
?PV Sindhu spread public awareness of the disease and nominated the likes of Saina Nehwal and Sachin Tendulkar for the challenge to let people know how important it was to wash one's hands.?
?Rivals Manchester United and City came together to raise $117,000 for local food banks in the fight against coronavirus?
?The season may be suspended, but the stars are still doing their bit. They have also come out to help those who work in the NBA arena when it comes to financial support in this time of need.?
?A sport agency named Octagon has started a fundraising tool called Athletes for Relief. This gives athletes a platform to help out and they can find common ground to provide assistance.?
?Son Heung-Min, who represents Tottenham Hotspur, donated $82,000 to a non-profit organisation back home.?????