Olympic Athletes Grapple With COVID-19 Isolation Protocols

Athletes at the Beijing Games face challenging quarantine conditions, including poor food, lack of training equipment, and isolation, which hinder their recovery and performance. Many athletes have shared their struggles on social media, prompting the International Olympic Committee to promise improvements. The strict closed-loop system requires daily testing and isolation for those who test positive. Athletes need two negative tests within 24 hours to return to competition. The situation highlights the stress and sacrifices athletes endure to compete at the Olympics.

What measures are in place for athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?

What did the International Olympic Committee promise to improve regarding the conditions for athletes?