The Oman Open, which was scheduled to take place in March, has been postponed after the nation on Friday called an immediate and sweeping halt to all sporting events. The European PGA Tour event was due to take place from March 4-7 at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat. A ruling Friday decreed all gatherings, international functions and sporting events would be stopped in the country with immediate effect. Organisers and hosts are hoping to reschedule the event but no plans or dates have been revealed at this stage. bur/dmc