Manager of India’s Winter Olympics contingent Tested Positive For Covid-19

Mohammad Abbas Wani tested positive on his arrival at the Beijing airport

The manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport here.

Abbas Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics for which Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time.

Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games. 

The contingent also includes Harjinder Singh as its chef de mission, Ludar Chand Thakur as an alpine coach, Puran Chand as a technician and Rop Chand Negi as a team official.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra informed about Abbas Wani's positive COVID result and said chef de mission Harjinder is coordinating with the Winter Olympics organisers for a re-test.

"The manager of the Indian contingent Mr.Abbas Wani tested COVID positive at Beijing Airport.

The chef de mission Mr.Harjinder Singh is coordinating for a re-test.

The athlete and his coach have been shifted to another flat to avoid any interaction," Batra said.

Skier Arif Khan, the only athlete representing India at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, left for the Games in the Chinese capital along with Chef De Mission Harjinder Singh and support staff.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra wished the contingent luck before its departure for the Games on Monday.

Arif, who will participate in two events, is aiming for a modest top-30 finish in the showpiece.

The Beijing Winter Olympics will begin from February 4 to 20.