Beijing Paralympic Japanese player's first new corona positive confirmation

One player from the Japanese team at the Beijing Paralympics was confirmed to be positive by the PCR test for the new coronavirus.

This is the first time that a Japanese player who participates in the Beijing Paralympics has become positive.

This was announced by the JPC = Japan Paralympic Committee.

According to this, one Nordic team player who participates in cross-country skiing and biathlon was confirmed to be positive in the second PCR test conducted before traveling on the 24th.

He was asymptomatic and was negative on the first test before traveling.

The player was scheduled to travel to China on the 25th, but JPC has decided to suspend the player's travel and take necessary measures according to the instructions of the Games Organizing Committee.

In addition, it is said that whether or not to participate in the game will be dealt with after consultation with the Organizing Committee.

This is the first time that a Japanese player has been positive at the Beijing Paralympics, which will start on the 4th of next month.