Sports in Britain grind to a halt amid coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Sports in Britain grind to a halt amid coronavirus outbreak

The Hindu  

Sports in Britain virtually ground to a halt on Monday as the government ramped up its efforts to tackle the coronavirus by advising against mass gatherings in the country. The iconic Grand National Steeplechase, the Oxford vs. Cambridge university boat race, all levels of rugby union and rugby league, and the lower levels in soccer were among the remaining events or competitions to be canceled or suspended amid the pandemic. Read: Cavani, Ibrahimovic and football's 2020 free agents facing contract limbo amid coronavirus chaos For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, and most recover. It meant soccer teams were opting to close training complexes, with Premier League club Crystal Palace among those urging players to stay home and undertake personalized training plans. I know this is hugely disappointing news, said Sally Dudgeon, the Jockey Club’s senior steward, “for the many people who work in our sport and the many millions who were looking forward to this year’s event, but very sadly these are exceptional times and this is the responsible thing to do.” In advising all grassroots soccer to be postponed, the Football Association said it was taking government advice as it had done throughout this period.

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Football clubs plan to play in front of fans in defiance of coronavirus rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Football clubs plan to play in front of fans in defiance of coronavirus rules

Dutch News  

Professional football clubs are planning to open their stadiums to fans in defiance of the coronavirus ban if the rules are not relaxed when the government next reviews them on January 25. A spokesman for TOP Oss said the club was holding talks on Wednesday with local police and safety officials about playing against Den Bosch on January 28 in …

Coronavirus measures have been followed better in stadiums but terraces must close
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus measures have been followed better in stadiums but terraces must close

NL Times  

Football fans need to celebrate goals more reserved, Health Minster Hugo de Jonge said on Monday which means no jumping around or huddling together. Last week, De Jonge cautioned there will be more measures if the situation in stadiums did not improve. Stadiums are allowed to admit two-thirds of the total capacity, provided the audience remains seated and has proof …

Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Indian Premier League, cricket’s richest and most glitzy competition, was suspended indefinitely after players or staff at three teams tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday amid a surge in nationwide infections. We have tried to bring in some positivity and cheer, however, it is imperative that the tournament is now suspended and everyone goes back …

Is football cancelled in the UK after new national lockdown is announced?
4 years ago

Is football cancelled in the UK after new national lockdown is announced?

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Spike in English Women's Football With 32 Cases
4 years ago

Coronavirus Spike in English Women's Football With 32 Cases

News 18  

LONDON: Brighton and Southampton will no longer be allowed to play in front of a crowd due to new coronavirus restrictions, leaving Liverpool and Everton as the only Premier League clubs permitted up to 2,000 spectators. When limited crowds were allowed back into games three weeks ago for the first time since March, they were allowed at half of the …

Renewed ban on fans is regrettable, says German Football League - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Renewed ban on fans is regrettable, says German Football League - sportstar

The Hindu  

The German Football League on Wednesday said it regretted a government decision to ban spectators from football stadiums from next week as part of new measures to curb a rise in COVID-19 infections across the country. Professional sports events will be allowed to be held only without spectators from Nov. 2 as part of nationwide rules announced by German Chancellor …

Government resists pressure to postpone crowd-return pilots despite tightening rules for social gatherings
4 years, 4 months ago

Government resists pressure to postpone crowd-return pilots despite tightening rules for social gatherings

The Telegraph  

The Government is resisting pressure to postpone pilots for fans returning to sport by Oct 1 despite the fresh tightening of social gathering rules following the latest surge of Covid-19 cases. The timetable continues as planned even though positive tests surged to almost 3,000 a day, less than a fortnight after Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, insisted rates had "levelled …

Unlock 4.0: Sporting Events with Limited Gathering to be Allowed from September 21
4 years, 4 months ago

Unlock 4.0: Sporting Events with Limited Gathering to be Allowed from September 21

News 18  

Live sporting action will be allowed to resume from September 21, 2020 in States and Union Territories, according to the latest coronavirus guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs under Unlock 4.0, it was announced on Saturday. However, with the fear of coronavirus still very much prevalent and many states still struggling to control the rising number of the Covid-19 …

Germany bars fans from football matches till at least end of October- Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Germany bars fans from football matches till at least end of October- Football news

The Hindu  

The health ministers of Germany's federal and state governments have agreed to extend a ban for spectators in stadiums at Bundesliga football matches until at least the end of October due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bundesliga season restarted in mid-May after a suspension of more than two months, becoming the first European league to resume under strict rules to …

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England
4 years, 5 months ago

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

The Hindu  

Spectators will no longer be allowed to attend sporting events in England after concerns about a rise in coronavirus infections forced the government to delay the partial reopening of venues until at least August 15. Small groups of fans were due to attend horse racing, cricket and snooker in the coming days as part of pilot events with coronavirus prevention …

Fans allowed back into English sports events from next week
4 years, 5 months ago

Fans allowed back into English sports events from next week

The Hindu  

Sporting events in England could be opened up to spectators starting in October. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says “from October we intend to bring back audiences in stadia in a COVID-secure way subject to the successful outcome of pilots.” The World Snooker Championship, the Glorious Goodwood horse racing festival and two county cricket friendly matches will be among pilot …

Seven Premiership players and two staff test positive for coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Seven Premiership players and two staff test positive for coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Seven Premiership Rugby players and two staff tested positive for coronavirus after the first week of rugby contact training. That is just one fewer than tested positive last week, when players were only allowed to train in small groups. Seven Premiership players and two staff have tested positive for coronavirus this week The Gallagher Premiership will resume on Friday August …

Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England
4 years, 6 months ago

Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England

The Hindu  

Participants in major upcoming sports events in England will be exempt from travel quarantine rules, Britain's Culture Secretary has said. Yet Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said new rules will allow exemptions for people involved in sport as well as film and television production. “Exempted individuals will live and work in controlled bubbled environments behind closed doors.” The steps will help …

RFU unveils Rugby Restart Road Map with three key dates identified for community clubs to return
4 years, 7 months ago

RFU unveils Rugby Restart Road Map with three key dates identified for community clubs to return

The Independent  

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The Latest: Australia rugby league tour of England canceled
4 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Australia rugby league tour of England canceled

Associated Press  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The first England-Australia rugby league series in 17 years has been canceled. ___ The president of Spanish soccer club Las Palmas says fans may be allowed in to watch the team’s second-division match against Girona on June 13 in the Canary Islands. ___ The International …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Competitive sports resume in England with greyhound, horse racing and snooker
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Competitive sports resume in England with greyhound, horse racing and snooker

Firstpost  

When six dogs flew out of the traps at Perry Barr at 10:21 am on Monday, it marked the return of competitive sports in England after a 75-day shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak A mid-morning greyhound race in a virtually empty venue in central Birmingham wouldn’t typically be an occasion warranting special attention. When six dogs flew out of …

Provisional green light for South African sport to resume
4 years, 7 months ago

Provisional green light for South African sport to resume

The Hindu  

Professional sport in South Africa was on Saturday given a provisional green light to resume training. Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa said non-contact professional sport will be allowed under strict conditions, which include playing without spectators, while contact sports such as football and rugby will be able to resume training. Comprehensive plan Roux said rugby had already submitted a comprehensive plan …

Coronavirus Outbreak: No rugby for world-cup winning Springboks as South Africa maintains ban on contact sports competitions
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: No rugby for world-cup winning Springboks as South Africa maintains ban on contact sports competitions

Firstpost  

The announcement by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa came as South Africa prepares to further ease lockdown on Monday and open up most of its economy as part of a phased relaxation of restrictions Cape Town: The South African government maintained a ban on all contact sports competitions on Saturday because of the coronavirus, meaning the country’s professional rugby teams and …

Coronavirus: Major UK sports events ‘shut down too late’ and it ‘probably cost lives’, says top scientist
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Major UK sports events ‘shut down too late’ and it ‘probably cost lives’, says top scientist

The Independent  

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EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 7 months ago

EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions

The Hindu  

The Premier League has been told by government experts that coronavirus restrictions could endure for at least a year across English football, with players allowed to resume only non-contact training from Tuesday. "We have to be flexible about it," Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said in a media call on Monday. READ | "That will enable us to give …

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June

Firstpost  

In a statement, Dowden says football authorities need to finalize their plans before government approval will be given for the Premier League to start up again. The British government says it is helping the Premier League resume in June but it wants the finances to flow throughout English football and more fans to be able to watch games on television. …

Coronavirus: UK government issues guidance on safe sports training
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: UK government issues guidance on safe sports training

The Hindu  

Sports stars based in the United Kingdom have received the go-ahead for a phased return to organised training, but new government guidance also provides athletes with an opt-out choice. As sport looks for a pathway back to competition amid the COVID-19 crisis, the new instruction gives elite competitors permission to resume training immediately. That was welcomed by Sally Munday, chief …

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt

The Hindu  

Discussions relating to the return of Premier League football have been held in "constructive meetings", according to the United Kingdom government's foreign secretary Dominic Raab. According to reports, numerous ideas are being considered, such as playing the remaining matches behind closed doors at neutral venues, while Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor has suggested matches could even be shortened. Read: …

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans

The Hindu  

The head of English soccer says he does not expect crowds to be allowed back into matches “any time soon.” The Premier League and other soccer competitions in England have been suspended two months during the coronavirus pandemic. The English Football Association, which owns Wembley Stadium and runs the national teams, is cutting its annual budget by 75 million pounds …

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs to face government questions on how coronavirus has ravaged sport
4 years, 8 months ago

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs to face government questions on how coronavirus has ravaged sport

Daily Mail  

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs face a grilling from MPs next week on how coronavirus has impacted their sports. It is the first time the Government has stepped in to rescue a sport, in an intervention which was hailed by organisers of next year’s Rugby League World Cup in England. Questions will range from grassroots to top level where the …

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news

The Hindu  

FIFA's top medical officer takes little satisfaction from being the man appealing for restraint from leagues that are desperate to get playing again. Michel D'Hooghe, formerly head of the Belgian football federation and president of Club Brugge, is chair of FIFA's medical committee and has said there should be no return to action before September. "In my opinion, football has …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Switzerland’s federal government allows professional sports teams to resume training from 11 May
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Switzerland’s federal government allows professional sports teams to resume training from 11 May

Firstpost  

The Swiss top-tier football league was paused in February with 13 rounds left. St Gallen leads defending champion Young Boys on goal difference Switzerland’s federal government says professional sports teams can resume training on 11 May, with a view to playing games in empty stadiums four weeks later. St Gallen leads defending champion Young Boys on goal difference. It is …

FIFA medical chief wary of resuming season amid virus threat
4 years, 8 months ago

FIFA medical chief wary of resuming season amid virus threat

Deccan Chronicle  

London: The chairman of FIFA's medical committee has said he is "sceptical" about restarting league football during the coronavirus pandemic and suggested national competitions concentrate on getting ready for next season instead. But Michel D'Hooghe, the head of global governing body FIFA's medical panel, told the BBC on Tuesday: "My proposal is if it is possible, avoid playing competitive football …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Athletes should not be rushed back into action, says World Players Association
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Athletes should not be rushed back into action, says World Players Association

Firstpost  

Sports around the world has come to a halt this year, starving clubs and federations of revenues and putting tens of thousands of professional athletes on hold Athens: Professional athletes across the world should not be rushed back to action once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, and they must have a strong say in determining the conditions for their return, the …

Coronavirus UK: Premier League are in talks with the Government to get football 'up and running'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Premier League are in talks with the Government to get football 'up and running'

Daily Mail  

Talks have taken place for Premier League football to be 'up and running as soon as possible', the Government has revealed, as the culture secretary insisted a return is required in order to 'support the whole football community'. The Government have held talks with the Premier League over getting football up and running Culture secretary Oliver Dowden says he has …

Reports: UK government to hold restart talks with major sports
4 years, 8 months ago

Reports: UK government to hold restart talks with major sports

The Hindu  

The British government plans to hold talks with major sports during the next week in a move designed to see a return of action as soon as possible amid the coronavirus outbreak. This week saw Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden tell MPs he had been having “productive talks” with governing bodies from across British sport on restarting following the coronavirus shutdown. …

Coronavirus Outbreak: French football fraternity divided over resumption of league amid COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: French football fraternity divided over resumption of league amid COVID-19 crisis

Firstpost  

Confusion reigns in French football as to whether the league should resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. The co-president of the French professional football players’ union called for the league to stop, while coaches in the top two divisions have expressed diverging opinions whether the 10 remaining games should be played. “For the moment no one knows where we’re heading, taking …

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Firstpost  

Clubs from England’s Football League, the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live. “Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return matches are likely to be played without crowds,” …

Coronavirus: Women's football faces "almost existential threat"
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Women's football faces "almost existential threat"

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic presents “an almost existential threat” to women's football, according to a report by global players' union FIFPro published on Thursday. Much attention has been given to the economic impact on the far richer men's game of the suspension, but FIFPro warns that women's football -- despite recent growth -- is particularly vulnerable, with less established professional leagues, …

'Test all players for virus' before English season restart
4 years, 8 months ago

'Test all players for virus' before English season restart

Deccan Chronicle  

London: League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has said that the English season can only be restarted if all footballers are tested for coronavirus. "We're not really going to see more accurate forecasting about when we can get on the pitch until the end of April," added Bevan. "You're going to have to get the goodwill of the players …

NRL pushes for May 28 resumption after coronavirus suspension despite caution from government, health authorities
4 years, 8 months ago

NRL pushes for May 28 resumption after coronavirus suspension despite caution from government, health authorities

ABC  

The NRL is adamant it wants to resume on May 28, but government and health authorities do not seem so sure about the notion of resuming widespread contact sport so soon. Key points: ARL commissioner Wayne Pearce says he has paperwork from government figures saying the competition can restart But the NSW Health Minister says the NRL was required to …

Coronavirus: Danny Rose criticises UK govt's call for footballers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Danny Rose criticises UK govt's call for footballers

The Hindu  

Danny Rose claimed Premier League players feel their "backs are against the wall" following a minister's comments about pay cuts, with the left-back revealing efforts were already being made to help the coronavirus fight. Newcastle United and Tottenham are two of the top-flight sides to have placed non-playing staff on the United Kingdom government's furlough scheme, and on Thursday health …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Football clubs, players strike pay deals amid halted seasons around Europe
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Football clubs, players strike pay deals amid halted seasons around Europe

Firstpost  

Here is a summary of some of the agreements reached or negotiated by major football clubs in Europe amid uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. ITALY The Italian top-tier football league proposed on Monday to suspend players’ salaries for 4 months until June, Sky Sport Italia reported citing an official letter from the league to the Italian football players’ association. TOTTENHAM …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters

Firstpost  

The coronavirus pandemic has left rugby on its knees over the last two weeks, with the prospect of more pain to come because of the uncertainty over whether leagues, lucrative tours and international competitions can resume or go ahead. The chief executive of England’s Rugby Football Union, the world’s richest union, said on Thursday there has been an “unprecedented amount …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Top two divisions of German football to remain suspended until at least 30 April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Top two divisions of German football to remain suspended until at least 30 April

Firstpost  

German clubs from the top two divisions on Tuesday ratified a proposal to extend the suspension of matches until at least 30 April amid the coronavirus outbreak, the German Football League. Berlin: German clubs from the top two divisions on Tuesday ratified a proposal to extend the suspension of matches until at least 30 April amid the coronavirus outbreak, the …

Sport-by-sport look at the impact of coronavirus around the world
4 years, 9 months ago

Sport-by-sport look at the impact of coronavirus around the world

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora set to extend ban on all competitions till May
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora set to extend ban on all competitions till May

Firstpost  

Spadafora said that the suspension should be extended to all training, which has so far not been banned, amid uncertainty over when the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held Rome: Italy’s sports minister said he will propose extending the ban on all competitions to the whole of April in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Tomorrow I will propose …

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions
4 years, 9 months ago

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

Deccan Chronicle  

London: England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the Covid19 pandemic," they said in a joint statement. "The Premier …

ECB planning coronavirus checkpoints to resume activity
4 years, 9 months ago

ECB planning coronavirus checkpoints to resume activity

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to install coronavirus checkpoints and isolation units at grounds in its bid to resume international cricket without any spectator. However, ECB director of events Steve Elworthy said they are looking at ways to resume play inside closed doors and that it would need a sterile “bubble” to ensure the identification of anyone …

Coronavirus: Australian football body slashes 70% of staff
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Australian football body slashes 70% of staff

The Hindu  

Football Federation Australia sent home 70 per cent of its staff on Friday in a bid to survive the coronavirus pandemic, as other sports were locked in crisis talks on how best to weather the storm. FFA chief executive James Johnson said the shutdown would inevitably hit revenue streams hard, including national registration fees, broadcast money, sponsorship, and ticket sales. …

English non-league clubs agree to void season
4 years, 9 months ago

English non-league clubs agree to void season

The Hindu  

The English football season from the seventh-tier down has been brought to an end with results from the campaign voided, the Football Association announced on Thursday. “The FA and NLS steps three to six have reached a consensus that their 2019-20 season will now be brought to an end, and all results will be expunged,” the FA said in a …

Coronavirus: English footballers' union seeks talks to protect salaries
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: English footballers' union seeks talks to protect salaries

The Hindu  

The Professional Footballers' Association called on Wednesday for urgent talks with the Premier League and the English Football League over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on players and clubs. The loss of match-day revenue has hit clubs hard, particularly in the three divisions below the Premier League, and raised the prospect of clubs asking players to accept wage …

Coronavirus UK: National League set to CANCEL season which would have knock on effect for League Two
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK: National League set to CANCEL season which would have knock on effect for League Two

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Sports presently irrelevant but we want it back soon, says Nasser Hussain
4 years, 9 months ago

Sports presently irrelevant but we want it back soon, says Nasser Hussain

India TV News  

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes in the larger scheme of things, sports is irrelevant at the moment and there are far more important things for people to worry about during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "In the wider scheme of things sport is of course irrelevant and there are far more important things to worry about at this time, but …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says sport is fighting for survival due to COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says sport is fighting for survival due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the sport is “fighting for survival” as competitions at all levels are shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Wellington: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the sport is “fighting for survival” as competitions at all levels are shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re fighting for sport’s survival in New Zealand around …

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