Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said his ministry is devising a plan to ensure a phased resumption of national camps for Olympic-bound athletes by the end of this month but others might have to wait till at least September. “First we will start training in NIS Patiala and SAI, Bangalore where athletes are based currently...by the end of this month training is expected to start,” Rijiju said.
Serie A hope
Italy offered Serie A clubs a glimmer of hope on Sunday after it said footballers could take part in individual training sessions as the strictest coronavirus lockdown measures begin to ease. But team practice may only resume on May 18, as per Italian Prime Minister’s directives.
Covid-19 concert
Cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and tennis ace Sania Mirza were among sports personalities, who took part in an online concert to raise funds to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the initiative by 'iFor India', actors, musicians, singers, sportspersons and business leaders came together to entertain people from their homes.