Canberra contact sports given government approval to return

Lucie Bertoldo
Updated July 16 2020 - 8:54pm, first published 5:30pm
L-R: Queanbeyan Tigers' Tim Shea and Ella Ross, Tuggeranong's Angus Kent (Aussie rules); Gungahlin United's Kailey Tonini and Tuggeranong United's Eddie Coggan (soccer); Tuggeranong ViQueens' Gabby Peterson (rugby union); and South Canberra Netball Association's Brad Manen and Caitlin Hanna are looking forward to the return of Canberra sport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
L-R: Queanbeyan Tigers' Tim Shea and Ella Ross, Tuggeranong's Angus Kent (Aussie rules); Gungahlin United's Kailey Tonini and Tuggeranong United's Eddie Coggan (soccer); Tuggeranong ViQueens' Gabby Peterson (rugby union); and South Canberra Netball Association's Brad Manen and Caitlin Hanna are looking forward to the return of Canberra sport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra's contact sports will restart their seasons this weekend after receiving ACT government approval, despite re-escalating coronavirus concerns.

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Lucie Bertoldo

Lucie Bertoldo

Sports Journalist

Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.

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