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<p>On 22 September it was announced that all sports pilot events currently ongoing
would be paused with immediate effect, due to the sharp upward trajectory of Covid-19
cases nationally. As set out in our Roadmap, sports events pilots, and the full return
of fans to stadia would only ever take place when it was safe to do so.</p><p>The
Government will continue to work closely with the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA),
who liaise with local Safety Authority Groups, and a whole range of sports to understand
the latest thinking that might allow spectators to return. This includes the creation
of a new Sports Technology Innovation Group of sporting bodies and health experts
to analyse new technologies which might support this.</p><p>In any return to spectators,
the relevant authorities and partners would retain their established regulatory and
advisory roles at a local level.</p><p> </p>
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