French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu talks during an interview with Reuters in her office at the Ministry headquarters in Paris, France, May 3, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
PARIS (Reuters) - The health situation in France has been improving slightly just ahead of two of the country's flagship sporting events, although late changes are still possible, sports minister Roxana Maracineanu said on Monday.
President Emmanuel Macron last week said fans would be allowed to gradually return to the arenas, with up to 5,000 spectators on the main showcourts by the end of the May 30-June 13 French Open, while most restrictions are expected to be lifted shortly after the start of the June 27-July 19 Tour de France.
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