Image Source : TWITTER/KIDAMBI Kidambi Srikanth had already taken 4 assessments earlier than the beginning of Thailand Open.
Badminton World Federation on Wednesday stated it’s working with Thailand Open organisers to make sure “comfortable” COVID-19 testing circumstances through the match after Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was left with a bloodied nostril following a take a look at.
Former world primary Srikanth on Tuesday bought a bloodied nostril after present process a number of COVID-19 assessments and miffed on the poor remedy of well being officers at Thailand Open, the Indian known as it “unacceptable”.
The (BWF stated the Badminton Association of Thailand defined the explanations behind the bleeding.
“Kidambi Srikanth got a bloodied nose after undergoing multiple COVID-19 tests. The athlete had been swabbed three times earlier with the most recent one possibly causing irritation and fragility of the capillaries,” the BWF stated in an announcement.
“Therefore, when the swab was repeated on Tuesday, and factoring in the athlete’s tense nature, the position of the stick in the nasal passage was misaligned, which caused the slight bleeding noticed from the tip of the swab.”
The world physique stated Srikanth had no complaints on the time of testing.
“The COVID-19 staff member did not notice any bleeding from the athlete’s nose and there was no complaint from Kidambi at that point.”
“After about three to 5 minutes, one other athlete from the India crew reported that Kidambi had a nosebleed.
“It is not known whether the athlete had blown his nose or stuck tissue up his nostrils which could have caused more blood vessels to rupture.”
The sport’s world governing physique added that it’s working with the organisers “to ensure the safest and most comfortable conditions for all players and participants.”
Srikanth is scheduled to open his marketing campaign in opposition to compatriot Sourabh Verma on Wednesday.
