While the covid-19 pandemic counties, martial arts is one sport which is unable to continue as of July 2021 is still awaiting a return date. Leitrim international Orla McNabola explains the impact covid-19 has had on her sport of karate. As mixed martial take place indoors and on heated floors they have been designated as high risk sports due to covid-19. The future of the sport in Ireland looks uncertain as Irish climate does not bode well to partaking outdoors.
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