Elite sports in South-east Asia play waiting game as Covid-19 continues to disrupt plans

Johor Darul Ta'zim skipper Hariss Harun is relying on Zoom sessions to stay fit. PHOTO: JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM
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SINGAPORE - Hariss Harun is struck by the feeling of deja vu. Almost a year ago, the footballer was stuck indoors recovering from knee surgery during Singapore's circuit breaker and had to do most of his physiotherapy sessions remotely while the Malaysia Super League (MSL) season was suspended.

The Johor Darul Takzim skipper now finds himself in a similar position as Malaysia is under a second movement control order (MCO) and instead of being on the pitch for pre-season training, he is relying on Zoom sessions to stay fit.

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