Cyclist in national camp tests COVID positive

Triyasha Paul, who is a part of the National Cycling Camp at the Indira Gandhi National Stadium, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Published : Aug 16, 2020 13:39 IST

Triyasha Paul is receiving treatment and will remain in isolation within the Indira Gandhi National Stadium's campus. (Representative Image)

Indian cyclist Triyasha Paul, who is a part of the National Cycling Camp scheduled to begin at Indira Gandhi National Stadium in New Delhi, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

She had arrived at the camp on August 12 and was undertook a mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival, as per the Sports Authority of India's regulations.

A press release stated: "All the members of the team have been in quarantine and in isolation since their arrival, and therefore Triyasha has not interacted with other campers during quarantine."

The release added that she is receiving treatment and will remain in isolation within the campus.