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JAKARTA - The management of the hotel where the Indonesia Masters 2022 athletes are staying has finally opened up about allegations of food poisoning by badminton athletes. This case has become a topic of discussion on social media.

A detailed explanation regarding the alleged food poisoning athlete was conveyed by the hotel via an upload on the official Instagram account. They also reveal important steps that have been taken.

"Dear netizens and badminton fans. Previously, we apologize for only responding, and we really appreciate your input for the athlete guests staying at the Century Park Hotel Jakarta," they wrote in the caption of the upload.

The hotel admitted that it was true that there were athletes who felt symptoms of nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness. Athletes who experienced the above symptoms were immediately rushed to the hospital.

The hotel management explained that the athletes submitted their complaints on Thursday, June 9 at 20.00 WIB and Friday June 10 at 13.00 WIB. They also continue to accompany the athletes while receiving treatment at the hospital.

"Since the day of the incident until now, our focus has been on recovering sick athletes, investigating the cause of the incident, maintaining the health, comfort and safety of all athletes, as well as other hotel guests," they continued.

After undergoing an examination at the hospital, lab results showed that the athletes were indicated for gastroenteritis (stomach flu). In addition, the results of the inspection of the Tanah Abang Health Sub-dept. to the hotel on Sunday, June 12, did not find any substances that endanger the health and safety of guests.

"In the morning of Monday, June 13, 2022, a food lab test was carried out from the Polda Metro Jaya and they also did not find any harmful substances that could cause food poisoning," they wrote.

Allegations of food poisoning have made PBSI as the Indonesia Open 2022 committee to strengthen supervision of food in places where athletes stay. They also forbid athletes to be more vigilant if they want to buy food from outside the hotel.


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