Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done in lockdown 4.0

As new MHA guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 comes in effect, here's how various sporting activities can resume in times of coronavirus

Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done during lockdown 4.0

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As India entered in the 4th phase of lockdown, government has allowed to resume the training activities in the stadiums with no spectators.

Anish Kumar New Delhi

5 min read Last Updated : May 18 2020 | 3:00 PM IST

India has extended its lockdown to contain the coronavirus for the fourth time, but training will be allowed in stadiums with no spectators.

Here's what the home ministry's new guidelines say about sport:

Stadium will now be open
This means that sport athletes can resume their individual training and allowed to enter the stadiums
However, spectators are still now allowed, which will keep the big sporting events at bay

Cricket

Are cricketers allowed to train?

In response to the new ministry of home affairs (MHA) guidelines, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said that it will not

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown India cricket team Indian Hockey Team Hockey India BCCI Kiren Rijiju