25 July 2020

In Pictures: Back to the grind as sports centres reopen

By The Newsroom
25 July 2020

Indoor gyms, swimming pools and other sports facilities are reopening across England as part of the latest easing of coronavirus lockdown measures.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced earlier this month that facilities would be able to reopen from July 25, with strict hygiene and social distancing, after a four-month closure.

Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020 (PA Wire)
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020 (PA Wire)
Disinfectant is on hand around the gym (PA Wire)
Users are urged to wipe down equipment after use (PA Wire)
Back on the treadmill (PA Wire)
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020 (PA Wire)
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020 (PA Wire)
Meanwhile, cleaning was under way at the London Aquatic Centre, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (PA Wire)
A one-way system is in operation in the changing rooms (PA Wire)
Members of Aquabatix synchronised swimming team Asha Randall (left) and Yixin Zeng make a splash at the centre (PA Wire)
Lane swimming at the London Aquatic Centre (PA Wire)

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