The Indian women’s hockey team’s Asian Champions Trophy encounter against South Korea was called off after a member tested positive for COVID-19.
“The Asian Hockey Federation regrets to inform that a positive COVID test result has been obtained from yesterday’s routine test for a member of Team India,” a statement from the Asian Hockey Federation said.
“Today’s match between Korea and India That’s why it’s not happening. Further information will be provided soon,” the statement added.
The Asian Hockey Federation regrets to inform that yesterday’s routine test for a member of Team India resulted in a positive COVID test result. That’s why today’s match between Korea and India is not happening at 15:00. Further information will be given soon. pic.twitter.com/SKyPTz1LN0
— Asian Hockey Federation (@asia_hockey) December 8, 2021
Hockey India issued a statement: “Due to COVID concerns following yesterday’s routine testing, we are sad to announce that our match against South Korea will not take place today.”
UPDATE Due to COVID concerns after yesterday’s routine testing, we are sad to announce that our match against South Korea will not take place today.
Stay tuned for more updates.#IndiaKaGame https://t.co/fsZvDRpx58
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 8, 2021
Earlier, in her first match of the Asian Champions Trophy, Gurjit Kaur scored five goals as the Indian women’s hockey team. Won emphatic 13-0 over Thailand.
“Yes, a player has tested positive so today’s game against Korea has been cancelled. The AHF will make a further statement on this matter.” The pandemic took its toll on the tournament itself on Tuesday, when India’s second match against Malaysia was canceled due to covid issues.
Malaysia was forced to be absent for at least the first two days of competition after one of its players, Nurul Faizah Shafiqah Khalim, tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in South Korea. According to sources, like Malaysia, the Indian contingent is also likely to undergo quarantine after positive results.
The runners-up of the previous edition, India had earlier defeated Thailand 13-0 with drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur scoring five goals. India is the highest-ranked participating team in the International Hockey Federation’s women’s rankings with ninth place.
The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(with inputs from agencies)
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