South Korean IOC member Ryu tests positive for COVID-19

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An International Olympic Committee member from South Korea has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after arriving in Tokyo for the Olympic Games and has been isolated.

Ryu Seung-min, who won the Olympic table tennis gold in men's singles in 2004, was diagnosed with the virus after landing at Narita International Airport on Saturday.

"He is currently in the isolation facility, where he will stay until the Japanese authorities decide that he is able to leave his room. Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of COVID-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the Games that begin next week, raising fresh doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" event.Ryu, who is part of the IOC's athletes' commission, said he had tested negative twice before travelling to Japan.

 

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