A TEDIOUS bureaucratic process lasting hours, a Covid test and a ‘technology check’ — the first Indian team to touch down in Tokyo for the Olympics got a taste of what the new normal is like at the Games. The sailing team did not check into the Athletes Village, which was thrown open on Tuesday, since they will be living in a separate accommodation closer to their venue. An official said the sailing team was held up due to the lengthy immigration procedures and the wait for Covid test reports. The sailing team had been training in different parts of Europe before leaving for Japan. The sailing team’s experience is an indication of what awaits the rest of the Indian team.

Source: Indian Express July 14, 2021 22:41 UTC