In the bubble

By James Paul Sevilla

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to spread across the globe, most of the regular aspects of our lives, including sports and physical activities, have been greatly affected. The various measures implemented to contain the spread of this disease, including physical distancing and community quarantines, have significantly altered the sports landscape. At the onset of the pandemic, notable sporting events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, have been postponed while local and international professional leagues have suspended their seasons to safeguard the health of athletes, coaches, officials and other stakeholders.