The Netherlands has pulled out of hosting the 2019 European Games, two days before the opening ceremony of the inaugural event in Baku, Azerbaijan.
It was the only candidate when awarded the event in May, which was due to take place across several cities.
European Olympic Committee (EOC) president Patrick Hickey said the news was “disappointing”.
Baku has spent $1.2bn (£700m) preparing for the event, which will see 6,000 athletes competing in 20 sports.
Source-BBC
