Participants in Beijing have to fight not only a sporting fight, but also an unequal battle with the coronavirus. There are regular reports of more athletes who, due to a positive test for the coronavirus, are likely to lose their chance to perform at the Olympic Games.
Viktor Polasek has tested positive for the coronavirus
This group included the Czech jumper. The Czech Republic reported via social media that he had two positive coronavirus test results upon his arrival in Beijing. Jumper is now facing a compulsory quarantine. Until two negative results are obtained, Polish women will not be able to take part in the sports competition. There is a high probability that a competitor will lose one of the Olympic competitions. On Saturday, February 5 at 7:20 Polish time, the qualification for the individual competition on the normal hill will take place. – I tested positive twice after arriving in Beijing. I am devastated, I have no words – wrote Polasek in social media.
Apart from him, three Czech jumpers Roman Koudelka, Cestmir Kozisek and Filip Sakala flew to Beijing. Due to a positive test for the coronavirus, Radek Rydl, who stayed in the Czech Republic, lost the chance to perform at the Olympic Games.
The Norwegians have been the most “hit” by the coronavirus so far .. Alexander Stoeckl said he hoped they both would make it to the large hill competition on Saturday 12 February.
Source: Sport
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