Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta on Saturday mentioned the nation’s first batch of Olympic athletes to Tokyo will depart on a chartered Air India flight on July 14.
Mehta additional knowledgeable that the remainder of the groups will journey between July 16 and 19.
All athletes and officers must endure a three-day quarantine upon arrival in Tokyo.
“We will have three days of quarantine. The day of arrival is called zero day. After the quarantine, we can move around,” the IOA official mentioned at an occasion organized by Youthink Foundation and Sunshine Senior Secondary School right here to honor some Indian athletes who’ve certified for the Tokyo Olympics.
“The first batch of Indian contingent for the Olympics, comprising athletes and officials, will leave on a chartered Air India flight on July 14. Rest of the officials will travel between July 16 and 19,” Mehta was quoted as saying. Press launch.
The Tokyo Olympics will likely be held from 23 July to eight August.
Mehta acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Indian athletes’ preparation for the Games to some extent.
“… (but) Team India is all set for the Games, with 115 athletes having qualified in 18 sports so far, including a historic first in fencing,” he mentioned.
CA Bhavani Devi of Tamil Nadu has grow to be the primary Indian fencer to safe a spot within the Olympics.
Table tennis participant G Sathiyan, who has certified for his maiden Olympics, mentioned taking part in within the absence of followers could be difficult however their help from residence would nonetheless assist him keep motivated.
During this system Bhavani Devi mentioned that being a girl she needed to face many challenges to realize success in her sport.
The occasion was additionally attended by ace paddler A Sharath Kamal and sprinter Dutee Chand.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
