Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

The Olympics Rings are seen on the top of a tower next to Yanqing that host the alpine skiing and sliding venues ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Pic/ AFP

The manager of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Winter Beijing Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19.

The development was confirmed by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra.

"The manager of the Indian contingent Abbas Wani tested Covid-19 positive at Beijing Airport. The chef de mission Harjinder Singh is coordinating for a re-test," Batra said in an official statement.

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

The Beijing Winter Olympics are slated to run from February 4-20.

Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from India to have qualified for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events.

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