Corona cases controversy
Volleyball players don’t compete against China
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23.06.2022, 12:42
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In the Nations League, the top 16 teams for men and women play against each other over a period of six weeks. –
Photo: dpa – Quezon City. The German volleyball players did not play against China in the Nations League after a controversy over corona concerns. There had recently been several corona cases in the Chinese team. The German Volleyball Association (DVV) criticized that the Chinese, who tested positive on June 18, did not have to undergo another PCR test before the game, according to the DVV, but the world association relied on compliance with local isolation regulations called. “From our point of view, however, these minimum provisions are by no means sufficient to guarantee the necessary security in this case,” said a DVV statement. The World Volleyball Federation had previously announced that the German team refused to play against China in Quezon City (Philippines) on Thursday, “although the Chinese athletes had been released by the local authorities after testing positive for Covid-19”. . Thin: “Health is the focus” “The FIVB does not consider it necessary to increase safety for us players with a single official control test. That makes us angry and stunned,” said captain Christian Fromm at “sportschau.de”. Sports director Christian Dünnes said: “For us, the focus is on the athletes and especially their health, and in this respect we can understand the team’s decision and support it.” The association rejected calls for a PCR test or a postponement of the game, the DVV said. Out of concern for the health of the players and the consequences of a possible infection for the rest of the tournament, it was decided not to play the game. The game was scored 3-0 for China. Germany now has three wins and three defeats. In the Nations League, the top 16 teams in the world for men and women play against each other at three venues over six weeks. After twelve games per team, the eight best advance to the final round. The German men first played in Ottawa, Canada. After Quezon City we continue in Osaka (Japan). © dpa-infocom, dpa:220623-99-767555/3
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