Kolkata, Oct 1 (UNI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) in
close coordination with the Indian Football Association ( IFA-Kolkata)
and competent medical authorities are conducting regular COVID-19
tests on all participating officials, players and support staff for
the forthcoming Hero I-League Qualifiers
slated to kick-off in the city from October 8.
” It is to be notified that one player each from FC Bengaluru United
and Bhawanipore FC have tested positive,” an AIFF statement said
today.
” All appropriate medical support is being given to the teams, and the
players who tested positive are under medical supervision in a
quarantined environment as
required by the safety measures and COVID-19 protocols put in place
for the tournament,” the statement added.
In addition, and as part of the commitment to ensure the safety of
all participating teams and operational staff, the AIFF and the IFA
will
continue to conduct Covid-19 tests for all required personnel in line
with the agreed safety regulations.