Sports News of Monday, 1 June 2020

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Coronavirus: Here are the sporting disciplines who can now hold events

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The National Sports Authority has shed light on the sporting disciplines that fall within the category of ‘non-contact sports’.

In his tenth address on the coronavirus pandemic, delivered last night, President Akufo-Addo announced that events of certain sporting disciplines can be held while others including football remain banned until further notice.

“I have by order of Executive Instrument [EI] provided for these new directions and extended the suspension of the remaining public gatherings as set out in EI.64 of 16th March until 31st July," the president said.

He added: "In here, I refer to the suspension of sporting events, night clubs, cinemas, drinking spots, bars, beaches, festivals, funerals, political rallies and large religious gatherings such as crusades and conventions.

The NSA, in a statement signed by its acting PRO, listed the sporting federations that can organize events with strict adherence to the safety protocols.

Below is the list