ISSF World Cup | Three shooters test positive for COVID-19

On Thursday, a top international shooter returned positive for COVID-19.

March 20, 2021 11:47 am | Updated 11:48 am IST - New Delhi

A total of four shooters are COVID-19 positive. | File

A total of four shooters are COVID-19 positive. | File

Three shooters participating in the ongoing ISSF World Cup in the national capital have tested positive for COVID-19, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) sources said on Saturday.

The shooters are currently self-isolating in their team hotel. Those who were sharing the rooms with the three shooters have also been isolated after undergoing COVID tests.

The results of their roommates are awaited.

Also read: Indian shotgun coach, in Cairo for ISSF World Cup, tests positive for COVID-19

A source said two among the three shooters are from the Indian contingent.

A total of four shooters have already been afflicted by the dreaded virus since teams started arriving for the tournament.

On Thursday, a top international shooter returned positive for COVID-19, following which he was sent to a hospital.

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