Fernanda Aguirre, who came from Uzbekistan, where she had prepared with her technical support for the Tokyo Olympics, was affected by the Covid-19. “She is asymptomatic and in good health, but unfortunately will not be able to compete because the Japanese authorities impose a ten-day quarantine”, explained the Chilean Olympic committee, Tuesday, in a statement.
The taekwondist was the first sportswoman present in Japan to have to give up participating in the Games because of the Covid-19. The athlete was transferred to a medical residence, as was her trainer, tested negative but in contact. She declared herself “destroyed and very sad” on social networks.