Tokyo Olympics: Know what happens if an athlete tests Covid-19 positive

An athlete or a team that is forced to withdraw because of Covid will be considered 'did not start (DNS)' instead of 'disqualified'. Check Covid protocols during Olympics 2021 here

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The Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) have been developed by the IOC and international federations to determine specific guidelines for athletes. Photo: @Reuters

BS Web Team New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 16 2021 | 1:35 PM IST

Over 11,000 athletes will soon arrive in Tokyo to participate in Olympics 2021. However, amid fears of Covid-19, International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced several guidelines for the athletes participating in Tokyo 2020.

Covid guidelines for athletes

After a three-day quarantine upon arrival, athletes will be tested daily. All the athletes will stay in a bubble, which means socialising with the general public is not allowed, and within the athletes’ village, they will have to follow certain guidelines.

Whether it is mandatory for an athlete to get vaccinated?

It is not mandatory for athletes to be

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