Fijian technical official to no longer officiate at the Olympics after positive COVID-19 test

A Fijian technical official who is currently part of Team Fiji’s 96-hour isolation period, ahead of their departure to Tokyo, Japan has tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result, will no longer officiate at the Olympic Games.

FASANOC says the Tokyo 2020 Games Playbook for athletes and officials requires teams to adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols which include a 96-hour and 72-hour test.

It says those with positive results will, unfortunately, be denied entry into Japan.

The combined Team Fiji entourage, Technical Officials, Anti-Doping Officials and staff from the Oceania National Olympic Committees depart Nadi at 11.55 tonight on a direct Fiji Airways flight to Narita, Tokyo.

FASANOC says the Fiji Men’s and Women’s 7s teams, together with sprinter Banuve Tabakaucoro and swimmer Cheyenne Rova, will arrive in Nadi from Sydney today and will connect on the same flight to Japan.

It says Team Fiji’s COVID Liaison Team has put in place strict departure counter measures with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of all travellers.

Team Fiji travels onward to Oita for a 2-week pre-games training camp before marching into the Olympic Village in Tokyo ahead of their competition.