The sporting World has gone silent ever since the Coronavirus has spread across the globe. Sports people are helping spread messages in hope that people listen to the Government’s advice. Also donations are being made to help to the National Health Services in many countries.
Welsh Rugby Union Captain Alun-Wyn Jones yesterday posted a message on his Instagram page. The Wales and Ospreys second row stated that “We can all make a difference by helping the NHS medical services and key workers by staying at home, staying healthy and don’t go out.” He then went on to nominate fellow Welsh Internationals Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens to post a similar message.
After the news that the community rugby season in Wales has been suspended, this message would’ve helped raise awareness on how serious the Cornoavirus is and how we can all do our bit to help. Young sports who look up to the Welsh Captain will hopefully follow his lead and listen to what he has said. This message can help the younger generation in slowing the spread of the virus by staying at home.
Another sports person who’s reacted to the Coronavirus is Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has donated 1m Swiss Francs (£857,000) to the “most vulnerable families in Switzerland”. He posted this on various social media sites and called on others to “join in and support more families in need.” He also said that his and his wife’s “contribution is just a start.”
Switzerland is currently under lockdown, there are bans imposed on all public and private events until mid-April at the earliest.
Last week female Tennis star Simona Halep announced on Facebook that she would donate money in her home Country Romania to help pay for medical equipment.
Also, in Football, Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola also donated 1m Euros (£920,000) to fight the outbreak of Coronavirus in Spain.
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