All indoor sports activities have been suspended by the Youth and Sports Affairs Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said in light of the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and in the interest of public health and safety, all national sports clubs, youth and sports centres in Bahrain have been directed to stop all indoor sports activities, including swimming pools, and covered arenas.
In a response on its Instagram post, the ministry confirmed that the decision covers all indoor sports facilities, including gyms.
Clubs and organisations were also directed to suspend fan attendances at matches, competitions, events and youth and sports activities until further notice.
However games and sports activities taking place in open areas can continue, but without spectators, as long as preventive and precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of all those involved.
The ministry stressed the importance of implementing the instructions announced by the Health Ministry and the National Taskforce to Combat the Coronavirus (Covid-19), and ensuring that the necessary disinfection, sterilisation and medical examinations are carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Meanwhile, sports facilities across Bahrain will be subjected to precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa gave directives to take the preventive measures.
Bahrain Football Association Chairman Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa commended the directives issued Shaikh Khalid, hailing his efforts and keenness on the safety of the sports community.
He lauded Shaikh Khalid’s joint initiative with the King Hamad University Hospital to disinfect the stadiums and sports arenas to avert any virus spread.
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