Sporting stars have had to find other ways to keep themselves busy with the coronavirus pandemic having decimated the global fixture calendar.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what some of them were doing on Thursday as they attempted to fill their time.
Double Olympic and world champion gymnast Max Whitlock provided workout advice for those confined to home, and had a little help along the way.
WORKOUT 2 of 14 #LETSGO – 6 exercises– 30 secs each exercise– 2 cycles@headlinepg @adidasUK @MyproteinUK pic.twitter.com/nvJkONDGpl — Max Whitlock MBE (@maxwhitlock1) March 19, 2020
Australian tennis star John Millman also had assistance as he worked to maintain his fitness.
Easier working as a team https://t.co/VY0CM58pU4 — John Millman (@johnhmillman) March 19, 2020
Great Britain and England hockey forward Sam Ward was in Olympic action, although not in his own sport.
ISOLATION OLYMPICS – EVENT 1 @SkySports @BBCSport @GBHockey pic.twitter.com/XKHGYQvo0g — Sam Ward (@Samuel_Ward13) March 19, 2020
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford announced he was working with charity FareShare on the distribution of food to those who need it during school closures.
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice took the time to send out a message of support to the club’s fans as they too come to terms with the outbreak.
A message from @_DeclanRice ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pNT4uiovgW — West Ham United (@WestHam) March 19, 2020
Rice’s message was backed by Brighton head coach Graham Potter.
💙 Gaffer 💙 "Please, look after your families, friends and each other and stay safe. "The thoughts of everyone in the club are with our supporters throughout the world and hopefully we will see you together at the Amex again soon."#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ — Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) March 19, 2020
Aston Villa counterpart Dean Smith, meanwhile, was celebrating his 49th birthday.
THE BOSS. 🙌 Happy birthday, Dean Smith! 🎉#AVFC pic.twitter.com/YhKPiPl5dz — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 19, 2020
Manchester City and Scotland’s Caroline Weir demonstrated her deft touch but could not find the finish to match it.
Agonisingly close from @itscarolineweir as it bounces off the woodwork and trickles wide 😭 She’ll be disappointed with that one. Still all square. 🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/bzdsg1NYf8 — Manchester City (@ManCity) March 19, 2020
Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour, however, did just that.
#StayAtHomeChallenge 🧻🏡⚽️ pic.twitter.com/LFa5Z9n9iJ — Billy Gilmour (@billygilmourrr) March 19, 2020
Staff from Nottingham Forest took the opportunity to help out in the community.
Helping out @HopeNottingham 🙌 #NFFC and @NFFC_Community staff have been helping carry out some work at Hope’s community space put on hold because of the coronavirus epidemic. Great work! 👏 pic.twitter.com/M3aN8K1rD0 — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) March 19, 2020
Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds offered some advice on personal hygiene…
🧼 Stay safe! Wash your hands for the amount of time it takes Pablo to score and celebrate his goal against West Brom! #SafeHands @WHO pic.twitter.com/f8bSGFEepI — Leeds United (@LUFC) March 19, 2020
…while their players took on the stay at home challenge.
💯 #StayAtHomeChallenge pic.twitter.com/FqV6uoOlkC — Leeds United (@LUFC) March 19, 2020
Darts star Fallon Sherrock attempted and completed the three bullseye challenge.
Yeeesssss @OfficialPDC @TheAsset180 @ModusDarts180 @LstyleEurope @DYNASTY_JAPAN @FinanceCastle @Imperialcar #ThreeBullChallenge 💪🤩🎯I nominate @lukeh180 @JonnyClay9 @rockstar_13_ pic.twitter.com/V4J4FfzcZl — Fallon Sherrock (@Fsherrock) March 19, 2020
Malaysian golfer Gavin Green kept his hand in with some chipping practice.
Durham cricketers Liam Trevaskis and Gareth Harte kept in the swing of things, although it was a good job they were using a tennis ball.
First up @LiamTrevaskis & @HarteGareth Tennis Ball Bat Cricket🎾 'Play a form of tennis but use your cricket bat'#DurhamCricketSkillsChallenge — Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) March 19, 2020
And Warwickshire’s Ian Bell took the chance to combine his stay at home challenge with his pre-season preparation, but was afforded a very generous delivery to get his eye in.
Combining the #ToiletRollChallenge with my at-home training schedule. Thanks to the stand-in bowling and fielding team for assisting with my batting practice. Pleased the full toss got the treatment it deserved though. pic.twitter.com/KdfciHyuv2 — Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) March 19, 2020
