4 years, 5 months ago

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

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 measures but British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reversed course on Friday. "However, we understand the reasons the government has made this decision, and remain ready to work with them to ensure supporters can safely return to stadiums when government advice allows.” As Johnson made the announcement from Downing Street, some spectators were already in place at the world snooker championship in Sheffield in northern England. "We understand that concern about the national infection rate is the primary reason," the British Horseracing Authority said, adding: "and as a result all pilots of larger crowds in sporting venues will be postponed until at least August 15.” The government also scrapped plans to allow venues such as casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks to open on Monday.

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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 …

3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium

News 18

If one is a fan in London who has a valid ticket for entering the Wembley Stadium for the Euro final on Sunday, then he/she has to present evidence that they are at a low risk of transmitting the COVID-19 infection. Fans have to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to be uploaded 48 hours …

4 years ago

Coronavirus pandemic had ‘decimating’ effect on UK music festivals in 2020, organisers say

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The coronavirus pandemic has had …

4 years, 2 months ago

Russia wants to keep fans in stadiums despite coronavirus infection rate rising steadily

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Russia has allowed some of the biggest crowds at sports events in Europe, even as some other countries revert back to empty stadiums. Moscow: As the coronavirus infection rate climbs in Russia, the country’s sports minister said on Thursday he would try to ensure fans can still attend sporting events. Up to 30,000 people were allowed to attend each day …

4 years, 3 months ago

Britain could delay plans to allow sports fans back into stadiums - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu

Britain is looking at delaying plans to allow a controlled return of fans into stadiums from October 1, senior cabinet minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday as new restrictions are brought in to tackle a second wave of COVID-19 in the country. “It was the case that we were looking at a staged programme of more people returning, it wasn't …

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 …

4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus UK update: Latest news as Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting

The Independent

✕ Close Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting as coronavirus rise across England Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

4 years, 5 months ago

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

India TV News

4 years, 5 months ago

Fans allowed in English sport for the first time since March

The Hindu

Spectators were allowed into a sporting event in England for the first time since March when coronavirus prevention measures were tested at a cricket match between Surrey and Middlesex at The Oval ahead of a planned wider reopening of stadiums in October. Surrey chief executive Richard Gould said the club received 10,000 calls for the available places within an hour …

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 …

4 years, 5 months ago

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says football fans could return to stadiums in October

India TV News

Spectators will be allowed back into some sports events in England from next week as coronavirus prevention measures are tested ahead of a planned wider reopening of stadiums in October. in a COVID-secure way subject to the successful outcome of pilots,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in Downing Street on Friday. English Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney …

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 …

4 years, 6 months ago

Australia PM announces relaxations of COVID-19 rules to allow sporting events to resume

India TV News

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, including allowing sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. If they're larger funerals, they can have more people and if they're outdoor venues, with proper seating they can have larger gatherings," the prime minister said. On opening …

4 years, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

4 years, 7 months ago

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

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The scientist in charge of the UK’s largest coronavirus tracking …

4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus has cancelled major events and it may be a while before we are ready to return to crowds

ABC

Football without crowds, stadiums without concerts and festivals on the chopping block — COVID-19 has ushered in an uncertain new era for major public events. "We simply don't know what the social distancing requirements are going to be at that time and I guess everybody can understand, if you've got 300,000 people sitting around the Swan River watching a fireworks …

4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: British Boxing Board suspends public tournaments

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. The decision, …

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 …

4 years, 9 months ago

Doctors call for immediate ban on large public gatherings to tackle risk of coronavirus spread

ABC

There are mounting calls for the Federal Government to ban large public gatherings to contain the spread of coronavirus, with some doctors claiming the Coalition's response to the outbreak is inadequate and exposing Australians to an increased risk of infection. Key points: A group of medical professionals were outspoken in their opposition to this weekend's Grand Prix They want the …

4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sports Ministry tells sports bodies, including BCCI, to keep away crowds

The Hindu

The BCCI kept mum but the Sports Ministry on Thursday dropped hints that the IPL could be held in empty stadiums due to the COVID-19 pandemic even as foreign players were ruled out of the glitzy event till April 15 following government-imposed travel restrictions. IPL in empty stadiums would be up for discussion at the event’s Governing Council meeting on …

4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus causes mass cancellations of business, cultural and sports events

ABC

With more than 60 countries now impacted by coronavirus, a growing number of business, cultural and sporting events around the world have been called off. On Monday, the season-opening Qatar MotoGP, scheduled for March 8, was cancelled by the international motorcycling federation, due to travel restrictions the Gulf country had imposed on passengers from Italy. Here's an overview of some …

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

History of this topic

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

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium

Coronavirus pandemic had ‘decimating’ effect on UK music festivals in 2020, organisers say

Russia wants to keep fans in stadiums despite coronavirus infection rate rising steadily

Britain could delay plans to allow sports fans back into stadiums - Sports News - Sportstar

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

Coronavirus UK update: Latest news as Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

Fans allowed in English sport for the first time since March

Fans allowed back into English sports events from next week

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says football fans could return to stadiums in October

Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England

Australia PM announces relaxations of COVID-19 rules to allow sporting events to resume

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

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

Coronavirus has cancelled major events and it may be a while before we are ready to return to crowds

Coronavirus: British Boxing Board suspends public tournaments

Sports in Britain grind to a halt amid coronavirus outbreak

Doctors call for immediate ban on large public gatherings to tackle risk of coronavirus spread

Coronavirus | Sports Ministry tells sports bodies, including BCCI, to keep away crowds

Coronavirus causes mass cancellations of business, cultural and sports events

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