I-League Second Round Matches Postponed Owing to COVID-19 Outbreak

New Delhi, Dec 29 The All India Football Federation (AIFF) League Committee on Wednesday determined to postpone the I-League 2021-22 subsequent spherical matches scheduled on December 30-31 after COVID-19 constructive circumstances have been detected amongst taking part groups. "Acting on the advice, the Committee hence, unanimously decided to postpone the Hero I-League 2021-22 matches for the next round which were scheduled on December 30-31, 2021," the AIFF mentioned in an announcement. Indian Super League Points Table 2021–22 Updated"The Committee deliberated at length about the current situation wherein positive cases have been detected among participating teams in the ongoing Hero I-League 2021-22, and also took into serious consideration Dr Mahajan's suggestions to adhere to medical parameters, and move forward together without making any compromise on the health of the players which is of paramount importance," The AIFF mentioned.The I-League tweeted on Wednesday, informing concerning the constructive COVID-19 circumstances, saying, "There have (been) some positive cases reported among certain #HeroILeague teams. The League is keeping a close tab on it and have already spoken to the clubs. In addition, an emergency meeting of the League Committee has also been summoned in the afternoon. Further details soon."The I-League has reported "some positive" COVID-19 circumstances amongst "certain teams" and the League Committee had known as an emergency assembly to resolve the way forward for the match.Besides, Subrata Dutta, senior vp, AIFF and Chairman League Committee, the AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das and League CEO Sunando Dhar have attended the assembly. "All players, staff, and referees have already been tested today, and will be tested again on January 1 and January 3, 2023 respectively. The League will review the situation once all test results come in on January 4, 2023, and reach a consensus thereafter including the next round matches on Jan 4-5. Meanwhile, all the players who have tested positive have already been moved to isolation with AIFF monitoring and arranging for subsequent regular medical consultations," the assertion learn."The League will review the situation once all test results come in on January 4, 2023, and reach a consensus thereafter including the next round matches on Jan 4-5."The I-League, which began on December 26 with the sport between Manipuri membership Tiddim Road Athletic United (TRAU) FC and Indian Arrows on the Mohun Bagan floor right here, is being held throughout three venues -- the Mohun Bagan Ground, the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani and the Naihati Stadium in Naihati.

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