After Minister’s Outing : Several Sports Facilities Deserted

Even though sports activities were suspended in the country in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, some individuals and institutions continue to organise sports activities in the some areas in the name of keep fit exercises and for diverse reasons. In Yaounde, it is normal to find sports activities going on in the streets, football fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and other playgrounds especially during weekends.  What has raised eyebrows is the fact that as the days go by more people keep going for sports activities despite the call for a restricted number of people in any gathering. 
Bernard K. a Yaounde inhabitant said he plays volleyball with his friends on Saturdays as part of his weekly exercise and to keep his form. “I cannot do without physical exercises. It is good for my body,” he said. However, following an order from the Minister of Sports and Physical Education most of these sports areas are gradually being deserted and some sports structures and institutions are closed. The Centre Regional Delegate for Sports and Physical Education, Manga Dona Anne Alice said measures have been taken to ensure a strict respect of the instructions of the Minister. As a first step the Yaounde Parcours Vita grounds designated for sports and physical activity has been closed down. The usual sports and leisure holiday programme of the National Institute of Youth and Sports in Yaounde have been suspended. Special instructions have been given to devolved services of the region to ensure the strict respect of the barrier measures by government. The public ...