One of the major concerns about the health of the athletes in Rio Games is the Zika virus and to tackle it the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has passed some precautions and guidelines to Indian Olympic Association for the teams to follow to prevent themselves from the virus.
“IOC suggested ways like using the advised repellent cream and wearing full sleeves clothes for the athletes,” Rakesh Gupta, chef de mission of the Indian Olympic contingent, said on the sidelines of an event on when Amul announced its official sponsorship with the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics.
“We are concerned about Zika virus but we are taking every possible precaution for the Indian contingent that will travel to Rio,” he added.
Gupta also said that he has huge expectations on the likes of badminton ace Saina Nehwal to do well. “We are hopeful of doubling our medal tally this year. We have lots of hopes from Saina Nehwal in badminton, Jitu Rai in shooting, Vikash Krishan in boxing,” he said.
When the question regarding the complaint about the Indian food not available at the Olympics to the players was put up he claimed that this time Indian food will be available to the players and soon the menu for that will also be available.
Rajeev Mehta, secretary general of IOA said that the final participation list for Olympics could only increase as little more than 100 have already qualified. He is hopeful that the country will bag 10-12 medals.