The All India Football Federation on Saturday suspended tournaments at all levels, including the flagship I-League, till March 31 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension will come into effect from Sunday.

“Adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several State Governments, all footballing activities under the aegis of AIFF stay suspended till March 31, 2020,” the country’s apex football body said in a statement.

The coronavirus outbreak has led to ether cancellation or postponement of many sports events across the world. On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India postponed the cash-rich Indian Premier League till April 15.