Gov. Ige looking at allowing fans to attend next UH football game

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With COVID cases dropping, could there be loosened restrictions? The governor said plans are in the works, including letting some fans attend the next University of Hawaii (UH) football game. He said an announcement could come by the end of the week.

As COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to drop, Gov. David Ige said he is working with UH to loosen restrictions and could allow up to 1,000 people at Ching Stadium when the Rainbow Warriors host New Mexico State on Saturday, Oct. 23. This will be the first time the new stadium will actually have fans in the stands and will likely be limited to the team’s family members.

“Very excited, pray that it comes to pass, that the governor will make that happen, so we all can go and support our Bows,” said parent Rob Atimalala.

His son is sophomore wide receiver Tamatoa Mokiao-Atimalala. He still cannot get over missing out on Saturday’s homecoming on Oct. 2 when UH upset the nationally ranked Fresno State Bulldogs.

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