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 executive of government agency UK Sport, who said: "Every sport is different and everyone's personal circumstances are different and whilst clearly there are many who are keen to return to training as soon as possible, there are those who will have genuine concerns or personal circumstances that make this challenging." The guidance, published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, is clarified as not being legal advice, with clubs and organisations urged to seek independent medical instruction before resuming any form of training.

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British sports chiefs back use of 'vaccine passports' to fill stadiums
3 years, 9 months ago

British sports chiefs back use of 'vaccine passports' to fill stadiums

Firstpost  

London: British sports chiefs say they would accept the introduction of coronavirus “vaccine passports” if they enable the return of capacity crowds as quickly as possible. In a letter to lawmakers, a number of bodies including the Football Association, Premier League, Rugby Football Union, and England and Wales Cricket Board said current social-distancing rules would be “insufficient to end sport’s …

Premier League expects safety guidelines on heading during training to be in place ahead of next season
3 years, 9 months ago

Premier League expects safety guidelines on heading during training to be in place ahead of next season

Firstpost  

London: The Premier League announced on Friday that heading guidelines for training in the professional game are set to be in place for the start of next season as concerns grow over health risks for players. The Premier League said it was launching two studies to identify the forces involved in heading footballs. “The outcome of these studies will inform …

British Athletics cancels indoor championships due to COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

British Athletics cancels indoor championships due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

British Athletics has cancelled its indoor championships set to begin in Glasgow next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governing body said on Friday. READ | "British Athletics recognises our social responsibility to reduce COVID-19 transmission and to not overburden the National Health Service," it said in a statement. The European Indoor Championships are scheduled to be held in …

Fitness classes online and players let go on Zoom: Academy life in lockdown
3 years, 11 months ago

Fitness classes online and players let go on Zoom: Academy life in lockdown

New York Times  

By the halfway mark of any given season, the big decisions have already been made within academies across the Premier League and EFL. “With the under-16s it’s tough, I really feel for that age group,” says Daral Pugh, Sheffield Wednesday’s head of academy coaching. “The health and well-being of players and staff are of paramount importance and we intend to …

Coronavirus | Swimming Federation launches video campaign to highlight key guidelines
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus | Swimming Federation launches video campaign to highlight key guidelines

The Hindu  

The Swimming Federation of India on Saturday launched a video campaign to highlight the key guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Sports Ministry, ahead of the reopening of pools. The guidelines, including regular temperature checks and sanitisation, will be posted on SFI’s social media handles and will be shared with parents and swimmers across various centres. “These …

Gradual increase in training intensity will yield best results, says Graham Reid
4 years, 3 months ago

Gradual increase in training intensity will yield best results, says Graham Reid

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams have resumed their training after practice had been halted due to the nationwide lockdown imposed by the coronavirus. Six men's team players, including captain Manpreet Singh, have recently resumed individual training after recovering from COVID-19. Indian men’s head coach Graham Reid said that the emphasis at the moment is on skill-based training focusing …

SAI issues guidelines for COVID-positive athletes - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

SAI issues guidelines for COVID-positive athletes - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Saturday issued guidelines for return to play for athletes training at SAI centres who have tested positive for COVID-19. The Standard Operating Procedures mention steps to be taken by the COVID-positive athletes classified into three categories: COVID-19 positive and asymptomatic, COVID-19 positive and prolonged course or severe symptoms that require hospitalisation, and COVID-19 positive …

SAI forms training plan for 2021 Olympics-bound para athletes
4 years, 3 months ago

SAI forms training plan for 2021 Olympics-bound para athletes

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has decided to resume sporting activities of the Tokyo Olympics bound Para-athletes and athletes in SAI’s National Centre of Excellence across the country in a phased manner from October 5. In the first phase that began in June, SAI had allowed training only for the Olympic bound athletes at the various SAI centres. The second …

Coronavirus: Swimming federation mulls training camp outside India
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: Swimming federation mulls training camp outside India

The Hindu  

The Swimming Federation of India on Tuesday said it will look to organise a training camp for its Olympic hopefuls outside the country if pools are not permitted to reopen in the third phase of relaxations to end the COVID-19 lockdown. The third phase of ‘Unlock’ starts on August 3 and SFI Secretary General Monal Chokshi said that the federation …

Football after COVID-19: How to set the ball rolling
4 years, 5 months ago

Football after COVID-19: How to set the ball rolling

The Hindu  

Football was the last team sports event to take place in India before the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to all sporting activities. We are professionals and safety is of primary importance for us.” READ| Das said reducing travel will be among the priorities when the domestic season resumes. Much like Hockey India, Das said AIFF, too, will turn to …

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 …

Vijender Singh, Sanjeev Rajput, Srihari Nataraj, other stars plead for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume
4 years, 6 months ago

Vijender Singh, Sanjeev Rajput, Srihari Nataraj, other stars plead for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume

Firstpost  

Some sports stars across disciplines wanted the waiting period to continue before resuming competitions, while others spoke about the loss it would cause to fitness and readiness. The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India’s sportspersons are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume …

How COVID-19 left sports academies in dire straits
4 years, 6 months ago

How COVID-19 left sports academies in dire straits

The Hindu  

The athletes are trying to cope with the effects of lockdown in their individual capacity, with varying degrees of success. They will need support for their personal lives first before they get back to sports," said Raj Hazarika, who runs seven sports academies in Delhi and Gurugram, catering to 12 sports activities. READ| A national level tennis player from Assam, …

Free certification courses on COVID-19 safety
4 years, 6 months ago

Free certification courses on COVID-19 safety

The Hindu  

In a first of its kind, an online certification course for COVID-19 safety for sports coaches and managers will be available for several disciplines. “With the sports facilities opening up slowly in different parts of the country, these courses are designed to be very useful for sportspersons, coaches and those managing various sports facilities. READ: Golf, school games, rowing federations …

COVID-19: How to return to sports amid coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: How to return to sports amid coronavirus

The Hindu  

The criteria to define a return to competition or play are quiet confusing and challenging for the people who are involved in the process. READ| Return to play system An athlete’s RTP system should involve the following • Coach • Team physio • Personal physio • Sports medicine doctor • Mental conditioning coach • Strength and conditioning coach • Nutritionist …

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  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season

Firstpost  

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Premier League football clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer …

Coronavirus: Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.

The Hindu  

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League's priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.” Clubs last week began the first phase of 'Project Restart' after agreeing …

Premier League set to return in UK
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League set to return in UK

The Hindu  

Professional sport in Britain moved closer to a resumption when the government published 'stage two' of its guidance allowing for close-contact and competitive training. The advice is the next step in a process set to culminate with 'stage three' that should see the likes of English football's Premier League returning, albeit behind closed doors, next month after the coronavirus saw …

Weekly Digest: From Osaka's new high to SAI's training guidlines
4 years, 7 months ago

Weekly Digest: From Osaka's new high to SAI's training guidlines

The Hindu  

Here's a wrap-up of sports news and updates from across the world. In its guidelines, the International Cricket Council has listed match officials, support staff and individuals above the age of 60 'as specific risks' in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. HOCKEY Players and staff of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams, who have been living under lockdown in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: AITA tells academies to not resume training till government gives go ahead
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: AITA tells academies to not resume training till government gives go ahead

Firstpost  

In the Standard Operating Procedure, a 14-page document, circulated to the state associations on Thursday, the national tennis federation outlined steps to be taken before and after training is permitted. New Delhi: The national tennis federation has discouraged organising the doubles competition besides advising against resumption of training at its registered academies when activities resume after the lockdown. The All …

P.T. Usha: If COVID continues, the anxiety will be a burden
4 years, 7 months ago

P.T. Usha: If COVID continues, the anxiety will be a burden

The Hindu  

With some of the country's top athletes resuming training in a small way, the next thing to look forward to will be when and how the country gets back to competition. “If this situation continues, more than the virus, the anxiety over what could happen if one is infected would be a huge mental burden for athletes when competitions resume,” …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Baton exchange, sparring barred in SAI’s SOP; athletes to sign consent forms before resumption of training
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Baton exchange, sparring barred in SAI’s SOP; athletes to sign consent forms before resumption of training

Firstpost  

The form requires athletes to acknowledge that they understand that SAI cannot “guarantee the complete elimination of the risks” associated with resumption of training amid the pandemic New Delhi: Baton exchange won’t be allowed in relay training, boxers will not have access to rings and only singles players will get to practice at indoor badminton courts, according to the Sports …

Championship stars face crucial coronavirus tests today to try to return to group training
4 years, 7 months ago

Championship stars face crucial coronavirus tests today to try to return to group training

Daily Mail  

Efforts to resume the Championship campaign ramped up on Thursday, with teams starting to give Coronavirus tests following meetings with the EFL. Championship clubs are looking to press ahead with plans to resume the season, with the likes of current table toppers Leeds United hoping to seal promotion to the Premier League Like Premier League stars last week, Championship players …

Coronavirus: Players want at least four weeks of training before return – AIC president Tommasi
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Players want at least four weeks of training before return – AIC president Tommasi

The Hindu  

Italian Footballers' Association president Damiano Tommasi wants players to have at least four weeks of training before resuming the Serie A season. Clubs have been cleared to start team training amid the coronavirus pandemic, although Serie A is not expected to return until at least June 15, with the campaign having been suspended in March. READ: Tommasi said players wanted …

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: Sports Ministry gives its nod for resumption of training in stadiums and complexes
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Sports Ministry gives its nod for resumption of training in stadiums and complexes

Firstpost  

The Sports Ministry on Monday gave its go ahead to the resumption of training in all sports complexes and stadia with immediate effect after the government eased restrictions for the fourth phase of the coronavirus-forced lockdown. New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Monday gave its go ahead to the resumption of training in all sports complexes and stadia with immediate …

Premier League clubs to return to training from Tuesday
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League clubs to return to training from Tuesday

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to return to training in small groups on Tuesday – marking a significant step in the efforts of England's top flight to return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small group training from tomorrow afternoon – the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when …

Sports Ministry allows resumption of training, NSFs await further details
4 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry allows resumption of training, NSFs await further details

The Hindu  

A day after the Home Ministry advised restricted opening up of sports complexes and stadia, the sports ministry has given its go-ahead to the proposal. “I'm happy to inform sportspersons and all concerned that sports activities will be conducted in sports complexes and stadia strictly in accordance with MHA guidelines and that of the States in which they are situated. …

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic

Firstpost  

Should at least 14 of the 20 clubs agree that safety protocols are sufficient, players are likely to return to a limited first phase of group training on Tuesday London: The Premier League hopes “Project Restart” will move a step closer to becoming reality on Monday when clubs hold an emergency meeting to vote on a return to group training …

No tackling allowed when Premier League training kicks off
4 years, 7 months ago

No tackling allowed when Premier League training kicks off

Al Jazeera  

Strict conditions are to be imposed for training under lockdown, according to a new protocol. Premier League players will be prohibited from tackling and pitches will have to be disinfected when clubs return to training as part of plans to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Citing an official protocol sent to Premier League players …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy’s Serie A clubs allowed to start team training from 18 May, says FIGC
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy’s Serie A clubs allowed to start team training from 18 May, says FIGC

Firstpost  

Serie A has been suspended since 9 March and the government has yet to decide if it will allow the season to be completed but Monday’s announcement was a step forward Rome: Italy’s Serie A clubs will be allowed to start team training from 18 May “with prudence”, the government said on Monday in a boost for plans to resume …

SAI forms panel to prepare for phased resumption of training
4 years, 7 months ago

SAI forms panel to prepare for phased resumption of training

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has formed a six-member committee to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure for phased resumption of training across sporting disciplines at all the centres once the coronavirus-forced national lockdown is lifted. The six-member panel will be headed by SAI secretary Rohit Bharadwaj and will have CEO Target Olympic Podium Scheme Rajesh Rajagopalan, Executive Director SS Roy, …

COVID-19: Barcelona stars set for medicals ahead of training return
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Barcelona stars set for medicals ahead of training return

The Hindu  

Barcelona players will be given medical tests on Wednesday ahead of a possible return to individual training at the club's Ciutat Esportiva. LaLiga teams have been granted permission to resume training this week after the Spanish government eased restrictions prohibiting outdoor exercise. Read: How Liverpool conquered the FIFA Club World Cup Spanish football was suspended indefinitely in March due to …

Coronavirus: French tennis hopes to resume training on Monday
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: French tennis hopes to resume training on Monday

The Hindu  

The French Tennis Federation hopes professional players can resume individual training if the lockdown ends as planned on Monday. FFT president Bernard Giudicelli says the protocol proposed was favorably received by the sports ministry and could lead to the resumption of training and other amateur activities. READ| Professional players would train on outside courts only at the national training center …

Coronavirus Outbreak: LaLiga ready to begin testing players ahead of training in nearly two months
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: LaLiga ready to begin testing players ahead of training in nearly two months

Firstpost  

Basic training has been allowed to resume in LaLiga on Monday after the government eased some of the lockdown measures that had been in place since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic Madrid: Professional football players in Spain will be tested this week so they can start training again for the first time in nearly two months. Basic training has …

Coronavirus: Serie A clubs handed training boost
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Serie A clubs handed training boost

The Hindu  

Four Serie A clubs could resume training on Monday after the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy relaxed its lockdown rules. The statement included the following: "Green light also for the training in individual form of professional and non-professional athletes recognised by the Italian National Olympic Committee, by the Italian Paralympic Committee and by their respective federations, in compliance with the rules …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Spanish football clubs to start testing as they prepare return to training
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Spanish football clubs to start testing as they prepare return to training

Firstpost  

LaLiga clubs will begin testing players for the novel coronavirus next week as the first step towards restarting the season in June, a source familiar with the league’s plans said on Wednesday. Madrid: LaLiga clubs will begin testing players for the novel coronavirus next week as the first step towards restarting the season in June, a source familiar with the …

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 …

Coronavirus: Players cleared to return to training in Spain but no word on LaLiga resumption
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Players cleared to return to training in Spain but no word on LaLiga resumption

The Hindu  

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says footballers will be able to return to individual training with their clubs from next Monday. The Prime Minister added group training sessions would not be allowed until May 18. There was no word on when the season might be able to resume, with a potential June return talked of despite warnings from the likes …

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: Arsenal players return to training amid social distancing restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Arsenal players return to training amid social distancing restrictions

The Hindu  

Arsenal's players were able to train at the club's facilities again on Monday, albeit working alone and within strict guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the buildings at the site remain closed, with Arsenal making sure social distancing is maintained at all times, as per government guidelines in the United Kingdom during the ongoing lockdown. There is a strict rota …

Arsenal players allowed back to training ground
4 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal players allowed back to training ground

The Hindu  

Arsenal will be allowed to start training next week. The Reds will have access to training pitches but there will be a strict rotation system in place which will see have the players and management uphold the social distancing norms. “Players will be permitted access to our London Colney training grounds next week,” a club spokesperson told AFP. Players will …

Coronavirus: Decision imminent on Italy's return to football
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Decision imminent on Italy's return to football

The Hindu  

Italy’s sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Wednesday that a decision will be made “in the coming days” on whether Italian football clubs can return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic. Spadafora held a two-hour video-conference on Wednesday with representatives of Italian football, including federation chiefs, professional and amateurs leagues, players and doctors. “I listened with great attention to the …

Coronavirus: AFI targets return to action by September
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: AFI targets return to action by September

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India is targeting a return to action by September this year, hopeful that the situation would improve enough by then to conduct domestic competitions. Athletes would also be allowed to train outside after consultations once the situation improves,” AFI president Adille Sumariwala said after an online interaction with athletes, coaches and support staff on Monday. The …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Athletes doing their bit to boost public health with online fitness classes during COVID-19 shutdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Athletes doing their bit to boost public health with online fitness classes during COVID-19 shutdown

Firstpost  

Besides Radcliffe, other Olympic athletes involved include two-time 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica, who is reading her children’s book, and 2012 100 hurdles champion Sally Pearson of Australia, leading a pre-natal workout class Dusseldorf: Moving from the track to the living room, many athletes around the world are doing their bit to boost public health during the coronavirus pandemic. …

Coronavirus: Bundesliga players do social distancing in training
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Bundesliga players do social distancing in training

The Hindu  

Wearing gloves for hygienic reasons and observing social distancing on the pitch are among the challenges facing Bundesliga footballers back in training this week amid hopes the league could resume next month. “It was a very unusual feeling to train in small groups,” admitted Bayern captain Manuel Neuer with a maximum of five players per group permitted at their state-of-the-art …

Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus

The Hindu  

As the coronavirus brings the international sports calendar to a grinding halt, here's a look at three long-standing habits which could change forever once competition resumes. “As a bowler I think it would be pretty tough going if we couldn't shine the ball in a Test match,” said Australia quick Pat Cummins. “If it's at that stage and we're that …

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’

The Hindu  

The Athletics Integrity Unit has acknowledged that its anti-doping programme will be “severely disrupted” because of the coronavirus pandemic. The AIU, the independent anti-doping watchdog for track and field set up in 2017, operates testing procedures in more than 100 countries. READ: After Munich, pressure on NRAI to cancel New Delhi World Cup “As a result, there is no doubt …

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