Guidelines to resume sports activities in Dubai: key questions answered

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The Dubai Sports Council has answered your key questions
The Dubai Sports Council has answered your key questions

Published: Wed 27 May 2020, 1:42 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 May 2020, 12:12 AM

As the authorities have taken steps to ease the Covid-19 restrictions to allow the people of Dubai to resume sporting activities from Wednesday, May 27, the Dubai Sports Council has answered your key questions.
Q&A
What are the age groups allowed to practice sports during this period?
From 12 years old to 60 years old.

Is it required to do the Coronavirus (Covid 19) medical test certificate before resuming physical activity?
Returning to the activity does not require a Coronavirus (Covid 19) test certificate.
Is it allowed for the elderly with chronic diseases to return to sports activities in fitness and yoga centers?
No, it is not allowed.
Is it allowed to use the shower cabins and bathrooms in fitness and yoga centers?
Shower cabins, saunas and jacuzzis are not allowed, while bathrooms are allowed, with sterilisation being emphasised after each use.
What sports can resume its activities?
All sports except water sports/swimming and that are practiced indoors and swimming pools.
What is the approved operational percentage within the sports facility?
A maximum 50% capacity

By KT Sports

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