Vervoort’s decision means there will be no sports activities in 19 municipalities.
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The terrorist threat in Brussels was raised based on information regarding the risk of an attack similar to last week’s onslaught in Paris.
Latest figures from French officials are 130 people were killed and many remain in critical condition after what appeared to be coordinated terror acts. Soccer venue Stade de France among the sites targeted during a match between national teams for France and Germany.
“The objective of the measurement is to allow us to deploy police forces elsewhere in order to guarantee the safety of the people of Brussels,” Vervoort said when discussing his decision at a news conference.
The minister-president’s ruling comes after the Pro League match between Lokeren and Anderlecht was postponed.
“Considered a risky game, Lokeren had to call in staff from Brussels,” an official Pro League statement read.
“But given the increase in the terrorist threat to the maximum level in the capital, they cannot be moved to Lokeren.”
