NSA gives 14 sporting disciplines clearance to resume

Thomas Freeman Yeboah 11:49 - 02 June 2020

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14 sporting disciplines have been given the green light by the National Sports Authority (NSA) as the government eases restriction put in place as a result of COVID-19.

President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwah in his 10th address on Coronavirus on Sunday announced that the suspension of sporting activities except non-contact sports has been extended until at least July 31, 2020.

The National Sports Authority which is in charge of the sporting disciplines has clarified the sports that constitute non-contact ones.

Athletics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, Golf and other 8 other sporting disciplines have been given the clearance to return after they were suspended following the Coronavirus pandemic.

Surprisingly missing from the list of non-contact sports is swimming which permits the various swimmers to operate in different lanes.

Meanwhile, football which is the passion of the nation remains suspended until at least July 31 during which the President of Ghana after a review will announce whether to extend the ban or lift it depending on the situation.

Full List of Sporting Disciplines cleared to return:

Athletics

Badminton

Table Tennis