What sports do you think that can resume amid Covid-19 scare.

[chaser15]

It's not easy for other sports to just resume their activity because of lots of factors especially in a sport where it involves lots of players and staff.

What sports do you think that can be resumed amid the current situation without a hassle but still following the health protocol and standards?

Here is my list.

- Billiards
- Swimming
- Golf
- Boxing
- Poker

These sports can also be played without an audience.

[Pmalek]

I think sports that are played outside have better chances than inside sports. If you take a look at European basketball and ice hockey leagues you will see that many of them suspended their leagues and they will not continue. All European ice hokey leagues have ended, including big international tournaments. Of course the reason is not because they are played indoors, it's mostly due to lack of funding.

Soccer is of course #1. The German professional leagues have already resumed. The Portuguese league is close to resuming. I know that the Czech and Hungarian leagues will begin in the last weekend of May...

[Bttzed03]

UFC already had two events during this pandemic.

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- Billiards
- Swimming
- Golf
- Boxing
- Poker

- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Badminton

^ Those are non-contact sports and can be played at any court without audience.

[dothebeats]

I have some doubts on swimming though knowing that athletes would soak in chlorine-rich pools, it can actually pass as a sport--though I don't think many would be that interested in watching the said event. Anyway, for some sports, tennis is probably one of the best bets, along with football (soccer for some dudes), hockey and American football. Basketball is quite an uncertain path for now since major leagues has since suspended the season until the COVID-19 scare eases.

[TopTort777]

UFC already had two events during this pandemic.

They had three events: UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Harris / UFC Fight Night Smith vs Teixeira / UFC 249.
Also UFC havent fully cancelled UFC Fight Night Woodles vs Edwards and moves few fight to Cage Warrior 113. So actually there were 3.5 UFC event during pandemic.

[tabas]

Basketball is also going the same as the other sports without any fan so I think it's viable to apply it to that sport. I guess most sports can do the same as long there will be fewer people working on the coverage and in the entire arena of that specific sport.
On the news report, some of the practice facilities for basketball are about to reopen.

[Renampun]

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It seems like the race can be played again without an audience too...
people will be at home if there is something they do like watching sports, sports that rarely have physical contact such as F1, Moto GP, tennis, and badminton can actually be return to play.

[vycl87]

These sports can also be played without an audience.

It would not be nice to play all sports matches except tennis competitions without an audience. It is the audience that makes the matches beautiful.
Really, would you watch a Liverpool match without listening to the You'll Never Walk Alone anthem?

[milewilda]

It's not easy for other sports to just resume their activity because of lots of factors especially in a sport where it involves lots of players and staff.

What sports do you think that can be resumed amid the current situation without a hassle but still following the health protocol and standards?

If we have seen that Boxing which is a contact sports had able to proceed amidst or in the middle of pandemic then we can presume that most sports would really
able to do so.Every management can set out protocols when it comes to health protection towards corona virus.Table games like ping pong can resume out too,
also tennis or even on field ones.All can be resume out as long it wont really that involved too much crowd then theyre good to go.

We do all hope for the vaccine to be available soon.Even though we can still possibly resume things out but its really different when you do look out for
sports that have a crowd vs nothing.

[AakZaki]

It seems like the race can be played again without an audience too...
people will be at home if there is something they do like watching sports, sports that rarely have physical contact such as F1, Moto GP, tennis, and badminton can actually be return to play.

The world has already experienced the fear of this covid-19 problem, because an expert also predicts that the virus is also in the air and objects so that any sport in the tournament is not recommended except to do your own exercise without involving many people.
As the OP sports golf or billiars said, only two people for example, I think it could be played.

[sportbettor]

UFC already had two events during this pandemic.

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- Billiards
- Swimming
- Golf
- Boxing
- Poker

- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Badminton

^ Those are non-contact sports and can be played at any court without audience.

- Formula1
- Darts
- Motorsport
- Horse Racing
- Chess
- Snooker

[bitbunnny]

In.this situation individual.sports and those played outside will have advantage. So, tennis, golf, swimming, atlethics probably. Also, in.this sports it's easier to maintain some special measures if necessary.
Some people maybe still are afraid of pandemic but on the other side we all want life to be back to normal and sport is ideal way to start living again.
And all of us who like sport betting can hardly wait for competitions to.start again.

[tabas]

It seems like the race can be played again without an audience too...
people will be at home if there is something they do like watching sports, sports that rarely have physical contact such as F1, Moto GP, tennis, and badminton can actually be return to play.

I didn't thought of it but yes, I agree that it can also be played. A race match doesn't really require an audience as the racers can simply have their own race matches go along.
They just need the staff that will cover the race and also a few from their own team and staffs.

[YOSHIE]

Here is my list.

- Billiards

For me for now the safest sports pandemic situation to continue "Billiards".

Billiards don't need a lot of people in a match and the game can be relaxed and keep a distance of 1 or 2 meters if there are committees, opponents playing etc., without anyone in the arena on location, billiards can proceed to the tournament.
Practicing billiards can also be done at home, billiards is an independent sport.

Indeed the corona outbreak situation is very impacting once every sports match, but for this one sport 'billiards' is quite safe to play, However, to protect yourself from things that can cause infection it is very necessary, maintain communication, direct contact etc.

[harizen]

It would not be nice to play all sports matches except tennis competitions without an audience. It is the audience that makes the matches beautiful.
Really, would you watch a Liverpool match without listening to the You'll Never Walk Alone anthem?

That's the part of the new normal. Having a live audience can't just be pushed easily.

For the sake of resuming some leagues, expect that it will be different compare to normal.

After all, the usual live audience ambiance will go back soon once everything is now ok. So better start it slowly.

Billiards don't need a lot of people in a match and the game can be relaxed and keep a distance of 1 or 2 meters if there are committees, opponents playing etc.,

Aside from that, billiards are known to have a calm atmosphere like there is no one watching.

Same with CHESS so I will add this to the list. Literally no need for an audience for this game.

[DoublerHunter]

Here is my list.

- Billiards

~snip~
For me for now the safest sports pandemic situation to continue "Billiards".

^ Definitely right, individual sports are resume slowly amid COVID-19 scares. Unlike team sports, they are working together at once, and relying on teammates are qualities worth fostering. So they are prone to the virus that can able to spread. Billiards and Golf from what OP given example are the best game that we can follow the COVID-19 protocols issued by our government and one is that social distancing. As of now, contactless with each other and be cautious at all the times we can defeat this virus and slowly recovered our sports event back to normal even though it is possible that we have new normal activities.

[Findingnemo]

Tennis and Badminton can be perfect game to play even in this covid 19 season because it is a name where player can maintain social distancing for sure and also absence of audience may not have  much effect on the supposed results.

[figmentofmyass]

- Billiards
- Swimming
- Golf
- Boxing
- Poker

These sports can also be played without an audience.

technically all sports can be played without an audience. it just may not be profitable for venue owners. taiwan's pro basketball league is still playing.

are we talking in the context of sports betting? like betting on snooker matches and WSOP tournaments and things like that?

sadly the 2020 WSOP has already been postponed. it was originally supposed to begin later this month. https://www.wsop.com/news/2020/Apr/12325/2020-WORLD-SERIES-OF-POKER-POSTPONED.html

now it's tentatively scheduled to run in the fall. too bad. i had never considered betting on pro poker players, but it sounds like a good way to make the WSOP more interesting. i also wonder if i might even have an edge in it.

[Sirait]

Tennis and Badminton can be perfect game to play even in this covid 19 season because it is a name where player can maintain social distancing for sure and also absence of audience may not have  much effect on the supposed results.

tennis and badminton is a game that really keeps the distance between players but the ball they hold can be a medium of transmission of the covid19 virus, players must really use personal protective equipment such as masks or gloves when playing

actually I really want to watch a sports match, I'm bored with the reruns that continue to air

[chaser15]

technically all sports can be played without an audience. it just may not be profitable for venue owners.

You are right, technically. What I meant is, a wide audience is not necessary after all.

are we talking in the context of sports betting? like betting on snooker matches and WSOP tournaments and things like that?

sadly the 2020 WSOP has already been postponed. it was originally supposed to begin later this month. https://www.wsop.com/news/2020/Apr/12325/2020-WORLD-SERIES-OF-POKER-POSTPONED.html

That was part of the discussion. I actually want to pinpoint a specific event that might take place amid the pandemic virus scare that will go through a no-hassle way and fewer considerations like no need of an audience, large venue, etc. to be able to resume.

tennis and badminton is a game that really keeps the distance between players but the ball they hold can be a medium of transmission of the covid19 virus, players must really use personal protective equipment such as masks or gloves when playing

actually I really want to watch a sports match, I'm bored with the reruns that continue to air

Players will all be tested for sure and they will wait for the 14-days or more period before allowing to be part of the sporting event.

No need for PPE during the actual plays.