Britain's elite athletes must respect distancing in training


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Coronavirus impact on Sport - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2020 General view outside Wembley stadium where it is due to host the Euro 2020 Final in July, as the number of coronavirus cases grow around the world Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's elite athletes will have to respect social distancing guidelines and be aware of the risks when they resume individual performance training after the coronavirus lockdown, guidance published on Wednesday said.

The document set out the terms for athletes in a first step towards allowing the return of live sport in the country.

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