UK government warns sport not to expect quick return to action

Premier League among organisations meeting DCMS on FridayNo relaxation of guidelines for sport until 7 May at earliestThe prospects of sport being given approval on Friday to restart behind closed doors when it meets the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Public Health England have been heavily played down – with those involved in the talks saying any such move is at least a week away.It is understood that any potential relaxations for the Premier League, horse racing, cricket and rugby – all of whose representatives will be involved in the conference call on Friday – will not come until the government has announced on 7 May its broader plans to ease Britain’s lockdown status. Related: Tokyo Olympics in 2021 at risk of cancellation admits Japan's PM Related: Ending the Ligue 1 season leaves us with as many questions as answers Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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