Two players from Tokyo's Kanto Daiichi High School, who advanced to the semi-finals at the National High School Soccer Championship, were found to be infected with the new coronavirus, and the team decided to decline the semi-finals.
According to the Japan Football Association, as a result of inspections conducted on four teams that advanced to the semi-finals of the National High School Soccer Championship, it was confirmed that two Kanto Daiichi High School players were infected with the new coronavirus. That is.
In response to this, the association decided to decline the semi-final as a result of discussions with Kanto Daiichi High School officials based on the infection control guidelines of the tournament.
At this time, there are no reports of anyone complaining of poor physical condition other than the two athletes.
The other three teams that have advanced to the semi-finals have all been confirmed to be negative, and Ozu High School in Kumamoto, which was scheduled to play against Kanto Daiichi High School, will advance to the final, and the remaining one game of the semi-final will be played as usual. ..
Director Takahiro Ono of Kanto Daiichi High School commented, "We have taken all possible measures for the past two years, but since there are still positives, we have decided that we will not bother the tournament and the other school." I am.
In addition, the Japan Football Association states, "We will give top priority to preventing the spread of infection and ensuring safety, check the health condition in detail, and respond based on the policies and action plans of local governments, health centers, and related authorities."