NEW DELLHI: In the wake of the spiralling coronavirus cases in the country, the Union Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to all sports organisations that bars “all sports organisations and their affiliate units” from holding any events till April 15.
Additionally, all Sports Authority of India (SAI) facilities too will be shut for the duration.
“In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to sports events being stalled across the globe and in India. It has been directed that all sports organisations and their affiliate units are advised against holding any sports events, including competitions or selection trials till April 15th 2020,” the Sports Ministry stated in its circular issued Thursday.
The circular added: “However for athletes preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they may be exempt from this, subject to the following restrictions: i) No exposure to athlete be allowed from outside in the campus where training is underway; ii) No coach, technical/support staff, athlete etc. presently in the training camp and not staying in the training campus be allowed to interact or mingle with trainee athletes without following the quarantine protocols.”
