The Indian men’s 4x400m and women’s 4x100m relay teams were to depart for World Athletics Relays on Wednesday via a KLM flight to Amsterdam. However, the Dutch government has imposed a ban on all flights coming from India, effective Monday evening, following the rapid rise in COVID numbers in the country.
While there has been no intimation from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), it is understood that the apex body is trying hard to book an alternative flight.
Athletes told to be ready for departure anytime
Meanwhile, Sportskeeda has learnt that the athletes, who received their visas a couple of days back, have been told to be ready with their bags packed. There was also a review meeting on Tuesday night between the AFI top officials and the coaches about the current situation.
The Indian women’s 4x100m team for World Athletics Relays comprises Archana Suseendran, Himashree Roy, S Dhanalakshmi and AT Daneshwari, apart from Dutee and Hima. The top eight teams from the World Athletics Relays will automatically qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
0 votes
