The mowers and shakers in the sporting world – Tuesday’s goodwill stories
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to help their local communities – and find new ways to amuse themselves – during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from April 14.
Football
A post shared by Steven Bergwijn (@stevenbergwijn) on Apr 14, 2020 at 1:05am PDT
Tottenham’s Steven Bergwijn is celebrating the birth of his first child. The Holland international was allowed to return to his homeland a fortnight ago and finally welcomed his son into the world.
From these seats, you have supported us.
Now, we support you. 💚#ThankYouNHS#pafcpic.twitter.com/OPzHI6oqqh
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Only1Argyle) April 13, 2020
Plymouth’s ground staff paid tribute to the NHS with some very neatly manicured turf at their Home Park stadium.
This weeks bonus #MuseumJigsaws challenge is @BarnsleyFC related
Simply follow this link: ➡https://t.co/jwVeVC7KjS⬅️
Then head to the Facebook event page to compare your times! https://t.co/07WdYcYgj6
Retweet and challenge friends! #EasterMonday#COYR#StayAtHomeSaveLivespic.twitter.com/kC2Dtt0VeP
— Experience Barnsley Museum (@EBMuseum) April 13, 2020
Barnsley fans wanting to pass the time can have a go at an online jigsaw. The puzzle depicts the team photo of their 1912 FA Cup side and is an initiative of the local council.
Boxing
Ticking off my ‘To-Do List’ ✅ #StepBrothersMovie 🎥🎞: #KerryRussellTVpic.twitter.com/uT83BctME5
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) April 14, 2020
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker reenacts a scene out of the film Step Brothers, only to be rudely interrupted by his wife.
Cycling
Pre-bike workout (and yes I did more than a single rep of each 😂)
A post shared by Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) on Apr 14, 2020 at 5:50am PDT
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome showed there is more to cycling training than riding a bike.
Rugby Union
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan has launched an app to help people with their mental health during the lockdown. The Mentemia app includes techniques Kirwan says “saved my life”.
