The British government plans to meet with major sports officials next week to prepare for a return to competition as soon as possible in the current context of the new coronavirus epidemic.
Secretary of State for Culture and Sport Oliver Dowden told parliamentarians that he had had productive discussions
with the governing bodies of British sport about a recovery from confinement.
The director general of the Anglo-Welsh cricket federation Tom Harrison also said that his organization had been invited to lead a group made up of different sports, including football, tennis and rugby, in order to prepare the return to the field.
The next meeting marks a acceleration of the process
to help sport resume in the coming weeks
, if progress was made, a source told the BBC.
However, meetings are considered preparatory
and aim above all to avoid a further postponement once the takeover is authorized, according to the BBC. Sports will be considered on a case-by-case basis, some may resume earlier than others. All in camera, in all likelihood, and in compliance with rules of hygiene and social distancing.
The new coronavirus has killed more than 20,000 people in hospitals in the UK. In the sports world, the epidemic has resulted in the suspension of the football (Premier League) and rugby (Premiership) championships, or the cancellation of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
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