COVID hits women’s ACT: Indian hockey player tests positive, match against Korea cancelled
“Yes, a player has tested positive so today’s game against Korea has been cancelled. The AHF will come out with further statement on the matter,” the source told PTI.
The pandemic had cast its shadow on the tournament on Tuesday itself when India’s second match against Malaysia was cancelled due to COVID-related issues.
Malaysia was forced to be absent from at least the first two days of competition after one of its players, Nurul Faezah Shafiqah Khalim, tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in South Korea.
According to sources, just like Malaysia, the Indian contingent is likely to undergo quarantine after the positive result.
Last edition’s runners-up, India had earlier thrashed a lowly Thailand 13-0 with drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur scoring five goals.
India are the highest-ranked team taking part as they sit ninth in the International Hockey Federation’s women’s rankings.
The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed multiple times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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