SPORTING ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD
Written by Fuze Team on June 15, 2020
Sporting activities have been given the green light following the onset of COVID 19.
Hon. Nathalio Wheatley, who heads the Ministry responsible for Sports told the House of Assembly that they are aware that sports and recreational activities provide much needed health benefits. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that they bring sports back on stream. He also stressed that in doing so, they must place safety as their number 1 priority.
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports led the charge of re-establishing sports and recreation in the COVID-19 era with an online series of tutorials in a number of sports, including basketball, volleyball, and martial arts.
Dr. Wheatley said that following the recent change to restrictions on social gatherings issued by the Cabinet, outdoor sports and recreational activities will be able to take place adhering to strict guidelines.
Cabinet passed these specific protocols for the safe operation of Sports, including tennis, basketball, and softball, along with Recreational activities, including dance, table tennis, and pool.
Hon. Nathalio Wheatley
These protocols will be shared with all sporting associations, and clubs are strongly advised to also seek advice and specific guidance for their own sports and activities from their National Governing Body of Sport.
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Stressed working Mother On June 17, 2020 at 8:42 am
Then schools should start opening back up. Strupes this is hot nonsense. Since they can go around sweating up each other they can go back to school.