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In the follow up to today’s reports in the national press and letters by organised associations and sports organizations, the Ministry of Health would like to clarify that, based on the Decree dated 20 May 2020, group or individual sporting activity/exercise is allowed as from today in outdoor areas, provided they do not exceed 10 persons and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Cyprus Sports Association are strictly adhered to.

It should be noted that exercising is allowed in outdoor facilities, as for instance futsal, basketball and football stadiums and so forth, for the purpose of improving physical condition and technique, without body contact, but excluding team game.

The functioning of outdoor swimming pools is also allowed with the physical presence of up to 10 persons, always in accordance with the provisions of the Decree.

Provided that the use of changing rooms and/or indoor gyms and/or any other closed sport and related infrastructure is not permitted.

In respect of indoor sport venues, they continue to be out of bounds, except those which are designated by the Cyprus Sports Association only for the training of high performing athletes.

An announcement containing clarifications and additional information has been published by the Cyprus Sports Association.

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