The
UK government on Wednesday released new guidelines that sports clubs
and athletes will follow ahead of the English Premier League (EPL)
resumption date.
DAILY
POST recalls that the UK government had a few days ago given EPL and
all other top-level sports in England the green light to restart the season next month but behind closed doors and without spectators until a coronavirus vaccine is found.
EPL is currently suspended indefinitely, with nine matches remaining due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.
However,
Sky Sport reports that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and
Sport (DCMS) issued a document on Wednesday featuring guidelines
designed to allow each sport to make a risk assessment on when it’s safe
for training to resume amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“I know our
sports stars are keen to get back to training, and this guide will
enable them to do so in a safe way,” said Oliver Dowden, Secretary of
State for DCMS.
“Our top priority is protecting the health of athletes, coaches, and support staff.
“Enabling
athletes to get match-fit is an important milestone towards restarting
competitive sport behind closed doors – but we have not given the green
light yet.
“We are clear that this can only happen on the advice of medical experts and when it is safe to do so.”
