SAI Releases SOPs for Covid-postive Tested Athletes
The Sports Authority of India, on October 3, issued standard operating procedure (SOP) for high-performance athletes who had tested positive for COVID-19. The SOPs have been classified into three parts, based on athletes’ symptoms as asymptomatic, prolonged infection or post recovery complications. Medical teams have been assigned and coaches have been instructed to reduce the workout intensity by 50%. All such trainings will take place at separate SAI Centres.