How countries are facilitating the return of Sport and Physical Activity – sourced from ISCA

May 7, 2020

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We compare how countries are lifting restrictions on exercise and sport

On 2 May, adult residents in Spain stepped outside to exercise in parks and public spaces for the first time in seven weeks. Drops in Covid-19 infection and hospitalisation rates in countries such as Denmark and Australia also prompted the first steps to reopen sport and recreational activities, starting with non-contact sports and outdoor exercise in small groups.

These are only a few of the milestones published in a week that saw governments around Europe and other parts of the world lifting restrictions on exercise and sport under the Covid-19 lockdowns.

ISCA puts the spotlight on the current status of physical activity and sport in 47 countries and counting. The list is not authoritative nor exhaustive, but we aim to update it regularly and add countries as new information becomes available.

Feel free to get in touch if you have information or updates from your country. Many thanks to our NowWeMOVE National Coordinators, project partners and extended network for sharing your updates so far!

Full story: ISCA maps status of physical activity and sport restrictions by country (updated 7 May)

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