Two players test positive as football is set to resume

Two players tested positive of COVID-19 because the town ready to host the primary competitive sports event within the country — the I-League Qualifiers — following the easing of internment.

A statement from the All Bharat soccer Federation (AIFF) same that a player every from FC Bengaluru United and Bhawanipore FC have tested positive.

“All acceptable medical support is being given to the groups, and also the players United Nations agency tested positive area unit beneath medical oversight in a very isolated surroundings PRN by the security measures and COVID-19 protocols place in situ for the tournament,” browse the AIFF statement, that didn’t name the

More than a hundred and fifty players, support workers and officers area unit place up at a five-star building close to Salt Lake sports stadium that is one amongst the 2 venues for the tournament beginning on Oct eight. the opposite venue is Kalyani that is on the outskirts.

This is the primary official tournament to happen ever since the govt. allowed sports activities (under unlock four.0) from Sept. 21. a complete of 5 groups — Mohammedan Sporting, Bhawanipore FC (both metropolis outfits), ARA FC (Ahmedabad), FC Bengaluru United and Garhwal FC (Delhi) — are going to be competitive  for the lone berth reserved for the tournament correct (I-League).

The AIFF has created a bio-bubble, a replacement mandate within the world of sports since the pandemic began early this year, and also the participants have safely created it to the secured atmosphere within the building that has been closed to any or all ‘outsiders’.

Three out of the 5 groups started practising on weekday to induce in form for the 12-day tournament which is able to see ten matches compete in a very round-robin format. The Kalyani {stadium|bowl|arena|sports sports stadium|structure|construction} are going to be hosting six matches and also the Salt Lake stadium four.