The government of India has finally declared it's intention to keep sports complexes out of its list of restricted activities. Great news for both sports persons as well as sports enthusiasts, though there is a clear bar on entry of spectators. But it does raise hopes of sporting competitions beaming into homes rather than a complete blank!
India, though, is the second most populous country in the world. The sheer size of its citizenry makes its bigger in size than entire Europe put together. It also brings along with it unique advantages and challenges.
The biggest hurdle for sports arenas is to regulate entry and keep a strict vigil on those permitted to use the facilities to prevent any spread of the dreaded Covid19 virus. A strict security and screening protocol needs to be put in place to prevent any kind of outbreak of the virus which so abruptly caused a global shutdown like never before!
Its a brave new world that will step out and it must realise that restrictions need to be placed judiciously so as not to put unnecessary curbs on the training regimens of top level sports persons and yet ensuring their safety from the pandemic.
Easier said than done, but professionals need to be consulted before the doors are thrown open. Sports training, by its very nature, is all about physical and mental preparation. Sweat and toil are routine so safety measures need to take that into account.
As the good old saying goes, its horses for courses!
Staggered training times for different sports disciplines along with time-limit blocks for use of gyms and spas which are more susceptible to viral spread. More than the sports persons, it is going to be a learning curve for coaches and trainers as the regimens will need to be tailored to fit into the new restrictions that will allow for a safe environment for all.
The problem of Covid19 isn't going anywhere in a hurry. The quicker people learn to come to terms with restrictions to keep the viral infection at bay the better opportunities could be there for all. After all there are no national or international competitions round the corner. It allows competitors to ease into their revised training methods and schedules to achieve best results.
Watchword is ... Safety First!
India, though, is the second most populous country in the world. The sheer size of its citizenry makes its bigger in size than entire Europe put together. It also brings along with it unique advantages and challenges.
The biggest hurdle for sports arenas is to regulate entry and keep a strict vigil on those permitted to use the facilities to prevent any spread of the dreaded Covid19 virus. A strict security and screening protocol needs to be put in place to prevent any kind of outbreak of the virus which so abruptly caused a global shutdown like never before!
Its a brave new world that will step out and it must realise that restrictions need to be placed judiciously so as not to put unnecessary curbs on the training regimens of top level sports persons and yet ensuring their safety from the pandemic.
Easier said than done, but professionals need to be consulted before the doors are thrown open. Sports training, by its very nature, is all about physical and mental preparation. Sweat and toil are routine so safety measures need to take that into account.
As the good old saying goes, its horses for courses!
Staggered training times for different sports disciplines along with time-limit blocks for use of gyms and spas which are more susceptible to viral spread. More than the sports persons, it is going to be a learning curve for coaches and trainers as the regimens will need to be tailored to fit into the new restrictions that will allow for a safe environment for all.
The problem of Covid19 isn't going anywhere in a hurry. The quicker people learn to come to terms with restrictions to keep the viral infection at bay the better opportunities could be there for all. After all there are no national or international competitions round the corner. It allows competitors to ease into their revised training methods and schedules to achieve best results.
Watchword is ... Safety First!
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