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ISLAMABAD: Under the instructions of the International Olympic Committee , the Pakistan Olympic Association has demanded government’s support in its efforts to keep the Tokyo-bound contingent.
POA seeks ‘Bio-Secure Bubble’ for Olympics-bound contingent
Abdul Mohi Shah
Monday May 31, 2021
Under the instructions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has demanded government’s support in its efforts to keep the Tokyo-bound contingent in a ‘Bio-Secure Bubble’ for at least two weeks ahead of its departure.
‘The News’ has learnt from well-placed sources that 40-member Pakistan contingent is expected to travel to Tokyo near mid-July 2021.
“We have been communicated by the IOC that it is a must to keep the traveling contingent in a ‘Bio-secure Bubble’ for two weeks ahead of its departure for Tokyo. For the purpose, we would be requiring governmental support so that foolproof arrangements could be made to keep the contingent in a secure environment,” the PCB official said.
COVID-19: IPL Match Postponed After 2 Players Test Positive
KKR s Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days.
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New Delhi: The COVID-19 storm struck IPL on Monday with Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier testing positive for the dreaded virus, forcing postponement of the team’s game against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad this evening.
The match will be rescheduled some time later during the tournament, which will conclude on May 30.
“Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID -19,” the star-studded league, which features the biggest names in international cricket, said in a press release.
PSL-6 would likely return in June, but how to make it a success?
The sixth edition of Pakistan Super League is most likely to resume in June later this year, and fans of the game have received this news with a sigh of relief. However, there are a lot of things that one should consider and hopefully implement when the tournament resumes. Otherwise it would jeopardize the future of the upcoming series in Pakistan. What are these steps that if taken would ensure a flawless PSL-6 and help PCB gain its lost respect in the eyes of the world? Let’s analyse: