It turned out that Saori Yoshida, who won the National Honor Award for the third consecutive Olympic title in wrestling, was positive in the PCR test for the new coronavirus.
This was revealed on the homepage by Mr. Yoshida's agency.
According to this, Mr. Yoshida has been undergoing a PCR test for the new coronavirus twice a week since the end of last month to manage his physical condition, and a positive test was confirmed on the 7th.
There are no symptoms such as fever and there is no problem with physical condition.
Mr. Yoshida appeared on a commercial TV program on the morning of the 8th, but now he is waiting at home.
Mr. Yoshida's office commented, "We will respond according to the instructions of the health center and medical institution. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to you."