Gracing the Olympics stage is a lifelong dream for every sportsperson and the ultimate destination of his or her career. Indeed, an appearance at the Olympics is the reward athletes get for the many hours, days and years spent perfecting their art and craft in the various disciplines. This perfection comes at the price of momentary setbacks, such as injuries, opposition from friends and foes as well as disappointments in various competitions. However, the year 2020 heralded a new stumbling block to many athletes’ Olympic dreams in the form of Covid-19. Risk analysisIs a Covid-19 infection in the course of competing in Tokyo a worthy price to pay for an Olympic dream?

Source: The Star June 04, 2021 01:52 UTC