Home / Sports / Other Sports / Article /
Positive S Korean IOC member isolated
Updated On: 19 July, 2021 08:56 AM IST | Tokyo | AFP
“He is currently in the isolation facility, where he will stay until the Japanese authorities decide that he is able to leave his room,” an IOC spokesperson said. “The IOC is relieved to hear that all protocols have been properly followed which led to the detection of the case.”

Tokyo Olympics. Pic/AFP
A South Korean member of the International Olympic Committee has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC said on Sunday.
Ryu Seung-min, who won a table tennis gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, was diagnosed upon arrival in Japan. “He is currently in the isolation facility, where he will stay until the Japanese authorities decide that he is able to leave his room,” an IOC spokesperson said. “The IOC is relieved to hear that all protocols have been properly followed which led to the detection of the case.”
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

