Squash Association cautions players as lockdown eases

Agency Reporter

Tomi Falase, the Chairman, Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA) , has  cautioned squash players that playing the game was still unsafe, even though the Federal Government had eased COVID-19 lockdown.

He noted that sports like squash, basketball and other indoor games were considered as high risk sports.

He explained that players always sweat on the squash court because it was physically challenging, fast and with the enclosed environment within which the game took place, players would inevitably sweat heavily over the course of a match.

“To emphasise that strenuous exercise induces a much more frequent spitting of secretions and this can further contribute to the COVID-19 spread, particularly if the distancing recommendations are not strictly followed,’’ he explained.