Keeping in mind the risk of virus infection, the COVID-19, all the sports activities of the entire State are postponed till May 31.
It is to be noted that earlier it was postponed till May 3. The official information was shared by Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department VK Singh.
According to the order issued, sports activities, training and competitions run on all stadiums and grounds in the state to strictly implement the adherence to social distancing as per the directives of the Government of India and the State Government regarding preventing infection of corona (COVID-19) pandemic be closed till May 31 and the instructions should be strictly followed.
In this regard, orders have been issued to all divisional and district and Youth Welfare Officers and all in-charge, State Sports Academy have been directed to ensure adherence to instructions.It is noteworthy that earlier this period was fixed on May 3, then was extended till May 31.
This the decision is taken by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, in view of public health and public interest in the State, to protect against the infection of the COVID-19. As a result, precaution has been taken to prevent the possible risk of COVID-19 infection.