Sports chiefs have called on the Government to see their respective pursuits as part of the “solution” rather than the problem as they wrestle with the implications of the tightened coronavirus lockdown measures. England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson said he regretted having failed to convince the Government of the physical and mental benefits of allowing the sport to continue under strict social-distancing rules. With correct safety measures, golf is a sport which can easily function in these tough times. “And that’s before you even consider the strain that’s going to be on the open spaces and parks in an unregulated fashion. “Skateboarding is a naturally socially-distancing sport and our ideal scenario would be that outdoor skate parks remain open because they are places people can go that are of physical and mental benefit.

Source: Express January 05, 2021 17:15 UTC