Allowing Tour would be 'crime against humanity'

The outbreak has decimated the global sporting calendar and the Tour de France is one of the last major global sporting events that has not yet been cancelled or postponed. (stock photo)

Independent.ie Sportsdesk

Allowing the Tour de France to go ahead as scheduled despite the Covid-19 pandemic would be "madness" and a "crime against humanity", former French sports minister David Douillet has said.

The outbreak has decimated the global sporting calendar and the Tour de France - which takes place in June and July - is one of the last major global sporting events that has not yet been cancelled or postponed.