UK government authorises return of live sport (Minister) | AFP

The British government approves the return of domestic competitive sport behind closed doors from June 1. Major professional competitions have been shut down since March because of the coronavirus. Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden, issuing the government's 'phase three' guidance, says: "It's up to each individual sport to decide when exactly to resume competition, they know their sports best." SOUNDBITE

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