PHF suspends all activities till May due to coronavirus

By: News Desk
Published: 06:53 PM, 17 Mar, 2020
PHF suspends all activities till May due to coronavirus
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Pakistan Hockey Federation has postponed all district & national level Tournaments / Activities of March and April 2020 in the light of WHO and Pakistan government directives regarding preventive measures to combat coronavirus pandemic.

Training plans has been sent to players so that they could continue individual training in their home. The plan includes details about physical training, hockey skills and diet, which has been communicated through Whatsapp and email.

The team management including coaches, assistant coaches and physical trainers would be responsible to implement the training plan by keeping in touch with players regularly. The precautionary decision has been made to better protect the health and safety of the players, officials and staff.

The offices of Pakistan Hockey Federation have been urged to take precautionary measures and follow standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

In the meantime, the PHF has advised everyone in office to avoid shaking hands and make a safe distance while talking to each other.

Categories : Sports, Hockey