Weekend warriors flout rule of five, intermingle between groups at some community sports facilities

People play basketball next to Blk 351 Hougang Ave 7 on Sept 27, 2020. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
A group playing basketball at the court beside 195B Punggol Road on Sept 27, 2020. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - It is Sunday evening at a popular community spot in Hougang, and its street soccer and basketball courts are a flurry of activity.

On the adjacent football field, eight-a-side games are taking place with makeshift goal posts, with players waiting on the sidelines for their turn.

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