Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Indian hockey player tests +ve, match against Korea cancelled

  • Dec. 13, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

A member of the Indian women's hockey crew collaborating inside the Asian Champions Trophy here has examined high quality for COVID-19 , ensuing in the cancellation of its healthy in opposition to hosts and protecting champions Korea on Wednesday.

Even even though the Asian Hockey Federation is but to come out with a statement, a Hockey India supply showed that one participant has tested superb. The AHF declaration is likewise predicted to clear the air on India's participation within the remainder of the event.

"Yes, a participant has examined superb so modern day recreation in opposition to Korea has been cancelled. The AHF will come out with similarly announcement on the problem," the supply informed Press Trust of India.

The pandemic had solid its shadow at the match on Tuesday itself whilst India's 2d fit towards Malaysia turned into cancelled due to COVID-associated troubles.

Malaysia become compelled to be absent from as a minimum the primary two days of competition after considered one of its players, Nurul Faezah Shafiqah Khalim, tested wonderful for COVID-19 upon arrival in South Korea.

According to resources, much like Malaysia, the Indian contingent is possibly to go through quarantine after the wonderful end result.

Last edition's runners-up, India had in advance thrashed a lowly Thailand thirteen-0 with drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur scoring five desires.

India are the very best-ranked team taking element as they take a seat 9th in the International Hockey Federation's women's scores.

The Women's Asian Champions Trophy was at first scheduled for 2020 but become postponed a couple of times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

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