Shuttler N Sikki Reddy, Physio Test Negative For COVID-19, Badminton Camp To Restart On August 17

Earlier, both Sikki and Kiran had tested Covid-19 positive after they took SAI's mandatory Covid-19 test that is given to all players, coaches and support staff on arrival.

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Shuttler Sikki Reddy and Physiotherapist Kiran C, who were part of the Badminton National Camp at Pullela  Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad and had tested positive for Covid 19, took the RT PCR test again, and both have tested negative.

The decision to test them again was taken because both were asymptomatic and even their family members were Covid 19 negative. Following the fresh test results, national chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has said,"Since all campers are covid negative, we have decided to go ahead with the camp, following the SOP. Training will resume at the academy from Monday, August 17."

Earlier, both Sikki and Kiran had tested Covid-19 positive after they took SAI's mandatory Covid-19 test that is given to all players, coaches and support staff on arrival.

Meanwhile, the academy had been closed down for sanitisation. All primary contacts of Sikki and Kiran had been traced and were given the RT PCR test again.

Speaking from Hyderabad, chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichandhad  said, "SAI's mandatory Covid test was given to all athletes, coaches, support staff and administrative staff at the badminton national camp, and two campers have tested positive for Covid 19. All necessary precautions as per protocol are being taken so that players can come back for training safely and as soon as possible."