The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has led some organizations to cancel public events. But some events have not been called off. Among them is a national athletics event for middle school students.
This year’s National Middle School Athletic Games in Pingtung has opened on schedule despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
Organizers of the five-day event have taken precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. Firstly, athletes are not allowed to travel to venues in the usual tour buses. Instead, they are being limited to nine-seater vans. In all, 3,000 athletes are taking part in the games, which are split among 18 competition sites.
Secondly, athletes can only use one entrance at each venue. All must have their temperature checked before entering. Each venue also has medical staff on hand.
Finally, there is a cap on how many spectators can accompany each athlete. Only two relatives are allowed inside the venues – all others are barred from entering.