Men and women hockey teams are busy preparing for the Olympics in a safe environment

Bengaluru, March 21  (HS): Due to the rising outbreak of Coronavirus, almost all types of sports activities are stopped all over the world at this time, but this is not affecting India’s male and female hockey team. Both these teams are focusing on preparations for the Tokyo Olympics.
Both teams are practicing inside the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Center in Bengaluru. The entry of outsiders to this center of the Sports Authority of India has been denied. All the practice facilities are available here and no unauthorized person can enter.
Manpreet Singh, the captain of the men’s team, said, “Coronavirus did not affect our practice session. We are constantly washing our hands and temperature checks are also being done regularly. We are being given a completely safe environment.”
Rani Rampal, captain of the women’s team, said, “We are lucky to have such a facility in the SAI campus here.” All are working hard so that the hockey team can continue preparing for the Olympics, “he said.” Our health is being examined daily. We are taking all measures of precaution. SAI Center officials are helping us all.”
It is noteworthy that the outbreak of Coronavirus, which has spread in 168 countries of the world, is not taking its name and so far 11,248 people have died due to this dangerous virus while about 2,69,482 people have been infected.
The Health Ministry said on Saturday that 258 cases of corona have been confirmed in the country, of which 219 patients are Indians while 39 are foreign nationals. 23 people infected with the coronavirus have recovered after treatment.