Return to Play

“The main purpose behind the meeting was for the NSAs to share their best practices during training and competitions to cope with COVID-19 and to help NSAs which still have to formulate their protocols.”

These were the words of PATAFA (Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association) President Dr. Philip Juico as he leads seven other NSAs in requesting government authorities to resume sports activities under a “calibrated approach”. 

The NBA resumes their season on July 31 with a different format. A season within a different season. The English Premiere League continued their season on June 1 while the German Bundesliga continued where they left off on May 16.Reportedly, the UAAP returns on the first quarter of 2021. Sports is making a return to relevance and prominence. 

What are these protocols? Fan-less games, alcohol dispensers, frequent testing, physical distancing, one venue entrance and exit and decisions guided by science and health experts. Sports fans like this writer are famished for sports. Greatest games and hardcourt classics are great but nothing beats the at the moment and right now blow for blow action.

Let’s play ball!