UK Government Gives Green Light to Sport Behind Close Doors From June 1

After a near three-month shutdown, the United Kingdom government has given the green light for sport in the country to return from June 1 behind closed doors. The development comes as a boost for the lucrative English cricket and football competitions in particular who have all been looking for a restart within the next two months. Also Read - Delhi Secretariat Department Sealed as Official Tests COVID-19 Positive

The first major live event is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes horse race at Newmarket on June 6. “The wait is over. Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments,” said British Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden in a document published by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Also Read - How Kiran Kumar Beat COVID-19 at 67: Social Distancing is Necessary, Not Social Boycotting

“This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors. It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it’s right for them to restart.”