Elite athletes may be classed as 'outdoor workers' as lockdown eases

16 September 2018; Sanita Puspure of Ireland is congratulated by Rowing Ireland High Performance Coach David McGowan following her victory in the Women's Single Sculls Final on day eight of the World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Sports bodies are seeking clarification from government as to whether high performance athletes can be considered “outdoor workers” under the roadmap for re-opening the country and return to training bases under the necessary restricted conditions.