COVID-19 has a high impact on the sports community in Japan. IAKS Executive Board member Yoshiko Osamura gives an insight on what is the current status as of 20 May for the use of sports and leisure facilities in her country.

On 18 May, international experts exchanged information and ideas via a videoconference on how to reopen sports grounds and public outdoor areas. The video cast is available free of charge at the IAKS Youtube channel. It aims at sharing current knowledge and offering learnings for your situation.

The community of aquatic, recreation and sports industry in Australia has developed an industry re-opening framework response, which is proportionate and is committed to providing safe environments for its employees and the community who are keen to exercise, recreate and participate in community sport within managed facilities and space.

New Zealand is following the strategy of four alert levels. Related to physical activity, alert level 2 continues to expand the opportunities for play and active recreation and reintroduces the opportunity for competitive sport at a local level. Sport New Zealand has put together the answers to commonly asked questions during the re-opening process.

On 18 May, four international experts will exchange information and ideas via a public videoconference. The experts will offer an international overview about re-starting outdoor sports and leisure activities in their countries, rules and regulations to be respected, and lessons learned in this dynamic situation.