First athletes quit Olympics due to Covid: Chilean taekwondo fighter and Dutch skateboarder test positive upon arrival in Japan
Fernanda Aguirre, a Chilean taekwondo fighter, has tested positive for Covid. She is now in 10-day isolation meaning she will miss her event on Sunday. Dutch skateboarder Candy Jacobs is also in isolation after positive test and will miss her event on Monday, ruling both the athletes out.
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