New Delhi: If a wrestler contracts Covid-19 infection ahead of the title of clashes during the Tokyo Olympics, a losing semi-finalist will get a shot in a gold medal, according to regulations published for the match by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
However, there is no clarity about what will happen to the finalist, which is at least guaranteed from the silver medal.
Wrestling competition in 18 categories weighing six each in freestyle, women and Greece-Roman will begin with 1.
August 1.
India will set seven wrestlers, including four women.
IOC issues sports specific regulations (SSR) for all sports disciplines on Saturday to explain what happens if athletes get infection during the competition.
“In wrestling, if a athlete is unable to compete because Covid-19, athletes will not be disqualified and will be marked as ‘DNS’ (not starting).
The opponent accepts bye to the next round,” The rules are stated.
“If the athlete has reached the final and is no longer able to compete because Covid-19 athletes removed in each semifinal will fill empty places and compete in the final,” he added.
Until now India is set to the Field of Women’s Dual Team Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina in match tennis competitions.
According to the rules for tennis, IOC clarified that, “athletes who cannot start competition because Covid-19 will not be disqualified and will be marked as DNS.” “In the case of athletes have started the competition and can no longer compete because Covid-19 will be marked as w / o (walkover).
The opponent will receive bye and the minimum results of the athletes are protected.” Rohan Bopanna’s men’s doubles team and Divir Sharan have spent the fifth pieces and alternative teams until recently to enter the field if withdrawal.
There are no single players who make the pieces.
Losing semifinalists to be shot in a gold medal if the Covid contract finalist: IOC
