COVID-19: Sports academies for under-12s set to resume in Abu Dhabi

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Sporting activities for under-12s will resume in Abu Dhabi with strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

That's according to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, which approved a set of guidelines to allow activities to restart.

These include COVID-19 testing for all technical staff and organisers, and the installation of thermal devices at entrances and training sites.

Mask wearing is mandatory along with maintaining a distance of two metres, and all equipment will be sterilised.

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