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Outdoor sports making a return

From today, people can enjoy most outdoor sports again - as long as social distancing and gathering rules are followed.

A further 23 sports including cricket and athletics were able to restart this weekend, following the continued easing of gathering restrictions.

Government has now sent Public Health approved guidance, to all governing bodies to assist the safe return of their sport and clubs.

At this stage indoor venues such as gyms and swimming pools remain closed.

Almost all sports were stopped on 23 March to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 -Pitches, tracks and tennis courts were all closed but this restriction has now been relaxed and most outdoor sports facilities can now reopen.
 

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