Clearance from Minister of Sports Amanda Lind for indoor matches

On May 29, the Swedish Public Health Agency and the government issued new guidelines on sports. They then announced that matches were allowed.

But this did not apply to all matches.

- The decision applies to all sports, at all levels, on both the women's and men's side, provided that it takes place outdoors and in accordance with the restrictions on public events, said Minister of Culture and Democracy Amanda Lind (MP), at the press conference when the announcement was made.

After that, it has been quiet on the part of the government. Until now, when Amanda Lind for SVT Sport leaves a positive message.

- It is allowed, she says, and explains that the Public Health Agency has updated its recommendations:

- There are quite a few indoor sports that can not be done outdoors and then it has been said that it is okay to do indoors. But then, of course, all infection control requirements apply and that special risk analyzes must be performed. I know that the sports movement takes this on great responsibility and is now planning for how to start their match seasons.

You do not see any particular risk of increased spread of infection, when more ice hockey and handball matches begin to be played, for example?

- It is of course surrounded by a lot of demands. Applies that you continue to take the responsibility you have taken since day one and that you follow the guidelines you have received from the Public Health Agency.