Contact sports likely to have to wait until SeptemberSurvey say 14% miss going to gym during lockdownPlans to reopen gyms and leisure centres in July across the
UK are being discussed in government circles as part of wider proposals to further open up grassroots sport, the Guardian understands. The hope is that it would apply throughout the country, as many gym companies have facilities across national boundaries, although those involved accept devolution could present certain challenges.
Grassroots
Football and rugby clubs could also be allowed to train together in separate groups of five that month, if the rate of infections continues to fall and public health officials rule it is safe to do so. However, those wanting to play contact sports – including rugby with full scrummaging,
boxing and mixed martial arts – are likely to have to wait until September or October before a full return to action is deemed safe.