Fernanda Aguirre, who came from Uzbekistan, where she had prepared with her technical support for the Tokyo Olympics, was affected by the Covid-19.
"She is asymptomatic and in good health, but unfortunately will not be able to compete because the Japanese authorities impose a ten-day quarantine", explained the Chilean Olympic committee, Tuesday, in a statement.
La deportista del @TeamChile_COCH Fernanda Aguirre ha arrojado resultado positivo por Covid-19 en los exámenes realizados en su llegada a Japón.
Más información in: https://t.co/5ok5Y8vm4E pic.twitter.com/KZ3H19YOY6
- Comité Olímpico de Chile (@COCH_cl) July 20, 2021
The taekwondist was the first sportswoman present in Japan to have to give up participating in the Games because of the Covid-19.
The athlete was transferred to a medical residence, as was her trainer, tested negative but in contact.
She declared herself "destroyed and very sad" on social networks.
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