Febriana/Amalia Withdraw From Orleans Masters Due To Positive COVID-19, Other Players Continue To Compete

JAKARTA - Indonesian women's doubles Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi had to withdraw from the Orleans Masters 2021 tournament in France after their PCR swab test results tested positive for COVID-19.

According to the regulations in force in France, they must undergo independent isolation for 10 days. Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in France to help Febriana/Amalia while undergoing isolation at the hotel.

"First, we regret this happened to our players. Through team manager Harry Hartono who was there, we have asked for a retest to confirm these results", said Head of Public Relations and Media PBSI, Broto Happy in a written statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, reported by Antara.

But unfortunately, the rules at the match venue in France turned out to be different, namely not allowing repetition of the PCR swab test. Therefore, after receiving the test results from the local laboratory, the PBSI immediately asked Febriana/Amalia to undergo isolation.

So far, The National Training (Pelatnas) Cipayung has implemented strict health protocols. In addition, before leaving, the players are vaccinated and always carry out a periodic PCR swab test.

"On the national training, the PBSI has implemented strict health protocols to ward off the spread of COVID-19. We also carry out regular PCR tests for all residents of the national training", said Dr. Octaviani, as a team of doctors at the National Training Center.

"Even before leaving for Orleans, Ana and the entire team had tested negative", she added.

The resignation of Febriana/Amalia due to COVID-19 does not necessarily affect Indonesia's other representatives. Eight representatives of the other Red and White teams continue to compete in this Super 100 level tournament.