Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Manager of Indian Contingent Abbas Wani Tests Positive for COVID-19 Upon Arrival at Beijing Airport
"The manager of the Indian contingent Abbas Wani tested Covid-19 positive at Beijing Airport. The chef de mission Harjinder Singh is coordinating for a re-test," Batra said in an official statement. "The athlete and his coach have been shifted to another flat to avoid any interaction," he added.
Beijing, February 2: The manager of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Winter Beijing Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19. The development was confirmed by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra.
"The manager of the Indian contingent Abbas Wani tested Covid-19 positive at Beijing Airport. The chef de mission Harjinder Singh is coordinating for a re-test," Batra said in an official statement. "The athlete and his coach have been shifted to another flat to avoid any interaction," he added. Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Switzerland Cancel Ice Hockey Warm-Up Game With Canada Due to COVID-19 Positive Case.
The Beijing Winter Olympics are slated to run from February 4-20.
Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from India to have qualified for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events.
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