"We have done everything possible to maintain and more recently get the players back to the level they will need to be to compete on the world stage," said Reid.
"He had been on leave for the Diwali break and and was in quarantine upon his return. As per SOPs established by SAI, he was tested on the sixth day after his return to the camp," A SAI statement read.
These types of results give a sense of satisfaction and happiness. It is an unique project where the athletes get support in their training,’’ said Gopichand.
The two-month training camp began from October 15 and is scheduled to run until December 14. The camp comprises of 32 shooters (18 men and 14 women), 8 coaches, 3 foreign coaches and two support staff.
The camp comprising 11 players (5 male, 6 female) and four support staff, will be organised by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) at the Delhi Public School, Sonepat.
The camp had earlier been postponed twice because of the pandemic and is expected to feature 32 shooters, eight coaches, three foreign coaches and two support staff
Camp, which will be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in the national capital, will comprise 32 shooters (18 men and 14 women), eight coaches, three foreign coaches and two support staff
Under the new guidelines, termed "Graduated Return to Play" (GRTP), all SAI officials and centres have been asked to monitor the progression of athletes who have tested positive for COVID-19
