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I just don't understand why TT went to the camp anyways when it's already compromised. Even if they fudge the tests in Russia, the Chinese will not let them get away with it if someone is tested positive.
Mikhail Kolyada Withdraws from Olympics due to COVID-19
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At a guess, they might not be able to enter China earlier, the risk is considered comparable and they need to train in the time zone with sufficient ice time already arranged for them.
I'm not sure why they went either, however remember Sambo is not somewhere they can isolate the senior girls and maybe there was not time to get a secondary location. TT and Russia are poised to sweep the ladies, I would think they would be as careful as possible to not risk it
And IDK about China, they recently announced a higher threshold for what triggers a positive test. And considering they are bubbling the entire event, if a decent number of top athletes cannot compete because of a positive test, perhaps they adjust their policy. However no one should count on it, that is just my speculation.
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I didn't pay much attention to the Tokyo Olympics, but there weren't many people who were disqualified due to getting infected with the virus, right? If they make it into the bubble without testing positive, they should be safe(er) I hope.
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Not so simple, unfortunately. Omicron is so much more contagious it spreads like wildfire. These Olympics are truly cursed.
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Tokyo Olympics is a bit different as Omicron is much more contagious. It was also arranged during the summer when the spread wasn´t so bad. Now we are in all time high with the virus so it´s much more difficult staying healthy.
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they have adjusted the threshold down from 40 to 35... and the isolation rules... but we will see how equitable this whole mess ends up being
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35 is still more than normal right? I thought I read US used 30 or something
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I think I remember seeing 35 being the threshold used by the NBA.
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Not a ton, but there were a handful. Off the top of my head, Sam Kendricks was probably the highest profile one who had to withdraw
You'd think so... but their behaviour at competitions seemed to indicate they DNGAF. Appears to be coming back to bite them
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Gorshkov: “As they say, we all walk under God. On our part, everything necessary and possible is being done to minimize the risks of infection."
I can list 3-4 things they have done between Europeans and getting into the training camp that have put them at greater risk of getting the virus.
Александр Горшков: «Федерация делает все необходимое и возможное для того, чтобы минимизировать риски заражения коронавирусом»
Президент Федерации фигурного катания России Александр Горшков заявил, что ФФКР делает все возможное, что минимизировать риск заразиться COVID-19 перед Олимпиадой.
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I can list 3-4 things they have done between Europeans and getting into the training camp that have put them at greater risk of getting the virus.
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This article links to a more detailed blog that suggests that China doesn’t allow flights after February 1st, and that might have been a reason why they decided to not wait on negative tests, including for Kolyada (to allow him to participate in the individual event)
I’m pretty sure teams had to qualify in three disciplines…and these three countries were granted one team “addition” that did not otherwise qualify in their discipline. Countries with two qualified events were not granted two additions to field all four disciplines.
I sure hope they are all negative when the test day comes to get in Olympic safe zone. The Olympic competition would not be the same without the top Russian qualifiers.Gorshkov: “As they say, we all walk under God. On our part, everything necessary and possible is being done to minimize the risks of infection."
Александр Горшков: «Федерация делает все необходимое и возможное для того, чтобы минимизировать риски заражения коронавирусом»
Президент Федерации фигурного катания России Александр Горшков заявил, что ФФКР делает все возможное, что минимизировать риск заразиться COVID-19 перед Олимпиадой.www.sports.ru
I can list 3-4 things they have done between Europeans and getting into the training camp that have put them at greater risk of getting the virus.
saddens me too! I want to be optimistic that this is the last withdrawal due to Covid, but I really am anxious when I think about it. I think most teams should start arriving soon - so fingers crossed no positive tests before departure and none upon arrival!Same here, caught Covid on New Year eve apparently in the supermarket (haven't been anywhere else), had symptoms for 3 days and thought I was fine then, but had no energy for another two weeks, slowly coming back to normal, house is a mess, simple tasks like dusting & hoovering were beyond my level of 'fitness'. So yes I do not see how athletes could compete in this kind of state.
As to Mika withdrawal I just have no words right now...
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First bunch has been checked into the village for at least 12 hours and haven't heard any reports of anyone having testing issues. So *fingers crossed*
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5 members from team Canada are in the Covid protocol right now... no names were given as further testing will be conducted... no names will be given without the consent of the athletes but it will be easy to find out.... so we are talking here about 5 people who were clear to fly to Beijing and tested positive upon arrival
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Cinq membres d’Équipe Canada dans le protocole COVID à Pékin
La délégation canadienne est composée de 215 athlètes et de 85 entraîneurs.
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Translation" We are following the Beijing 2022 rules. One of our strategies was to arrive early enough for our delegates (athletes, coaches etc) to have time to get a confirmation test, and if necessary, for the panel of medical experts to apply their process.
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Dang @4everchan that's bad news.
Also breaking, the Slovenian flag bearer has arrived in China, and he's tested positive, too. A snowboarder medalist from prior Games. I don't know a lot about snowboarders or Slovenia, but I imagine he's a sort of national hero.
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Also breaking, the Slovenian flag bearer has arrived in China, and he's tested positive, too. A snowboarder medalist from prior Games. I don't know a lot about snowboarders or Slovenia, but I imagine he's a sort of national hero.
Slovenia snowboarder fails COVID test in Beijing
A snowboarder from Slovenia has tested positive for the coronavirus after landing in Beijing for the Olympics, the country's national Olympic committee said Friday.
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I still have high hopes that these people will test negative in time to join the bubble... I know of plenty of people who got covid while traveling and had to delay their flight a week or so, until their test came back negative to fly back to Canada... so sometimes, it's a question of a few days... there is still time... hoping the same for the Slovenian athlete.Dang @4everchan that's bad news.
Also breaking, the Slovenian flag bearer has arrived in China, and he's tested positive, too. A snowboarder medalist from prior Games. I don't know a lot about snowboarders or Slovenia, but I imagine he's a sort of national hero.
Slovenia snowboarder fails COVID test in Beijing
A snowboarder from Slovenia has tested positive for the coronavirus after landing in Beijing for the Olympics, the country's national Olympic committee said Friday.
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Is this only in figure skating or the Team Canada for all sports going to Beijing? Either way, very stressful. I hope there isn´t any figure skaters involved5 members from team Canada are in the Covid protocol right now... no names were given as further testing will be conducted... no names will be given without the consent of the athletes but it will be easy to find out.... so we are talking here about 5 people who were clear to fly to Beijing and tested positive upon arrival
Cinq membres d’Équipe Canada dans le protocole COVID à Pékin
La délégation canadienne est composée de 215 athlètes et de 85 entraîneurs.
Translation" We are following the Beijing 2022 rules. One of our strategies was to arrive early enough for our delegates (athletes, coaches etc) to have time to get a confirmation test, and if necessary, for the panel of medical experts to apply their process.
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