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  2. ADMIN
    With the gyms closed, training camps being postponed and the uncertainty of the 2020 edition of the summer Olympics looming due to the Coronavirus, athletes from all over the world are disheartened and morally discharged right now.
    A couple of days ago, we got in touch with 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik who opened up about the kind of mental impact COVID-19 is having on the hopefuls and why more people need to talk about it.
    © Reuters
    Today, we approached some of the other leading sportspersons, who were looking forward to representing their country at the biggest sporting event in the world and hustle to win the honour of getting an Olympic medal placed around their neck.

    Captain of the Indian hockey team, Manpreet Singh and ace shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa share their thoughts on the contagious virus which has led to the global sports apocalypse and how it is that the Olympic aspirants are preparing for the upcoming event.
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    âWe're all very much aware of the current situation, but the important thing for us is to concentrate on what's to be done right. We've all been briefed by doctors and our support staff in the best way possible, and currently, we're in the middle of our training camp, where we are undergoing training as usual,â says Manpreet Singh. 
    âBeing an important phase in our preparations for the Olympics, we are not looking at the things which are not in our control, the only thing that is in our control is to train well, and make sure we're following all the instructions," he added.
    Former World Rank 10 in Womenâs Double, Ashwini Ponnappa says: âThe COVID-19 has definitely thrown everything off track. The first focus would be to stay healthy and be safe during this period.â
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    âAs weâve travelled so much, I am not going out and mostly sticking to staying at home. In this day and age doing fitness at home to stay fit is possible. So definitely, [it is] going to be doing exercises with loop bands and therabands and racket drills at home to stay fit and work on some finger power until we can get back on court,â she adds.

    We also got to hear from Rushdee Warley, CEO- Inspire Institute of Sport, where many Indian Olympic hopefuls had practised and have been practising for the Tokyo edition. Hereâs what he said: 
    âThe facility hasnât been shut down; we are operational with training happening through the day. We are, however, taking strict precautionary measures since all the athletes and staff live in a closed community here in IIS and the neighbouring JSW Vidyanagar township. 
    Update
    We organised an informative and interactive session on raising awareness about #COVID19 for all our athletes and staff

    A team of doctors from Jindal Sanjeevani hospital spoke about the precautionary measures that can be taken amidst the pandemic. #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/3wPuH3b4V6
    â Inspire Institute of Sport (@IIS_Vijayanagar) March 13, 2020
     âThe athletes and staff who were not on campus as of March 13 and were planning to return here, have been advised to stay home. We had a team of doctors from the Jindal Sanjeevani Multi-speciality Hospital come to the institute for an informative session on the COVID-19, raising awareness and precautionary measures for those inside the institute.â
    âThere are some foreign coaches here currently, they are staying here on campus. A few coaches who were travelling for the past couple of weeks have been advised not to come to the campus until further notice. Two of our foreign staff were away and are currently self-isolating in India away from IIS. They will return to IIS after 14 days and be tested again to ensure that they are negative for COVID-19.â
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    âAll the athletes present here right now are training as per their schedule. We are meeting with the concerned authorities periodically to decide on a further course of action.â

    Every day, more and more people are being tested positive for the virus. In India, over 150 positive cases have been reported while Japan, where the 2020 Olympics were scheduled to be held, has reported over 880 cases.
    While the qualifying rounds of different sports from all over the world are being cancelled or postponed indefinitely, the mega-tournament, which is no more than four months away, doesnât look to be in good shape.

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  3. ADMIN
    One of the best things you can do to avoid getting infected by the Covid-19 virus is to stay inside your house. Social distancing and self-isolation is what the experts are recommending as the best solution to put an end to the outbreak.
    But if you've been sitting at home for the past few days, then you probably already know how nerve-wracking it is. You're probably not used to sitting at home all day, so chances are you're already bored. Wait, don't let that change your mind yet because it's not a good idea to go outside.
    Instead, check out our list of best apps and services that can help in keeping yourself entertained or occupied -
    1. Streaming Party © Netflix Party
    We all love watching movies online, right? But you're probably not used to watching movies or shows online alone. And since it's not safe to surround yourself with people, we have the perfect thing for you. I give you Netflix Party, a Google Chrome extension that'll let you watch your favourite TV shows and movies on Netflix with friends online.

    Netflix party lets you add friends and synchronises the video playback with them. You'll also get an option to group chat with your buddies, which is a great way to communicate with them. It's a great way to watch the shows together with your friends without having to meet them in person. If you don't like the group chat feature, we suggest you use discord to talk to them over voice. I've tried it with discord and it's the perfect combo. Here are some good recommendations to watch online.
    Get Netflix Party here. 
    2. Watching Shows Together With DiscordEven if you don't want to watch shows online, you can always download the streaming service of your choice and use Discord to talk to your friends like I mentioned earlier. Just hit the play button together to keep the stream in sync and use Discord's voice chat feature in the background to chat and discuss things with your group at the same time.
    © Discord
    It's a rather weird way to consume content together, but you have to keep yourself safe, right? In India, you have a ton of streaming services like Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, and more, so give this a try. 

    Download Discord.
    3. Get Yourself A VR systemThis is probably not something that a lot of people would do, but if you can afford it, then we suggest you take this quarantine time to check out VR. I suggest you buy something like the Oculus Quest to avoid dangling with cords all over your room. With a standalone VR headset like the Oculus Quest, you can literally sit on your couch or bed and experience VR.
    © Oculus
    In addition to video games, you can also watch shows, movies, etc. on VR. If you're planning to try this, then please don't ignore the game called "Beat Saber". It's probably the best VR game I've played so far.

    4. Use All The Time To Get In ShapeI would recommend everyone to get into Yoga because it's one of the best things you can do while sitting at home. If you want an app for that, then check out this app called "Asana Rebel". It's something which I've used in the past to learn Yoga.
    Get a personalised daily plan to go with it and you'll get things like 100+ fitness inspired workouts, video and audio guidance, and many more things. If Yoga isn't your thing, then you can always check out a lot of fitness apps. Heck, you can even buy yourself a treadmill or other equipment at home and workout without having to leave your house.
    5. Play Games On Your PhoneMobile gaming is probably the easiest way to keep yourself entertained without having to do a lot of research and preparation. Just download a bunch of games that you've been wanting to play and get started. If you have an Apple device like an iPhone or an iPad, then I highly recommend getting yourself an Apple Arcade subscription.
    © Apple
    Apple Arcade has a ton of high-quality games that'll surely keep you entertained for a lot of days to come. Google, sadly, doesn't offer its Google Play Pass here in India, but you can always search for your favorite games on the Play Store and play.


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  4. ADMIN
    In what initially began as a cause of concern for China, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has now become a major threat to mankind. As of today, a staggering 1,98,965 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have emerged alongside the ever-increasing casualties which have now risen to 7,991 across the globe. 

    Ever since China reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, last December, the fast-spreading virus has clawed its way across the country. 
    On 12th February, the infamous Hubei province sent ripples across the globe after reporting 14,840 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in a single day. To sum up the state of affairs, China currently has 80,894 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,237 deaths. 
    While China continues to battle the deadly virus to contain its spread, Italy is the second nation in the list of worst-hit countries for Coronavirus. With a total of 31,506 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2,503 deaths, Italy is currently under a complete lockdown as the ruling government continues to struggle in a bid to restore normalcy in the country. 
    Second player tested positive for COVID-19https://t.co/y1c3b62lCE pic.twitter.com/gr6rNQrZfB
    â JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2020 Despite the Italian government's preventive measures to control the pandemic spread, the Coronavirus cases and deaths continue to rise sharply, marking the highest number of cases and deaths outside China. In yet another case, involving a star footballer, Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for the novel COVID-19. 
    "Blaise Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the Coronavirus-COVID-19. The player, as of Wednesday, March 11, has been in home isolation. He will continue to be monitored and will follow the same regime. He is well and is asymptomatic," Juventus, the Turin-based football club, said in an official statement. 
    Matuidi, the 2018 World Cup winner with France, has now become the second Juventus player to test positive for Coronavirus. Last week, Juventus defender Daniele Rugani had tested positive for the deadly virus, sending the entire squad into quarantine. On Tuesday, Spain's club Valencia CF confirmed that 35 per cent of its players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus. 
    View this post on InstagramDans cette période difficile pour nous tous, je voulais simplement vous inviter à bien suivre les recommandations officielles et à prendre grand soin de vous et des vos proches ðð¾ Beaucoup de courage et un immense merci à toutes les infirmières, infirmiers et au corps médical, force à vous. . In questo momento difficile per tutti noi, vorrei semplicemente invitarvi a seguire bene le indicazioni ufficiali e a prendervi cura di voi stessi e delle vostre famiglie ðð¾ un grande incoraggiamento e un infinito ringraziamento a tutto il personale medico e infermieristico. Siamo con voi!A post shared by (@blaisematuidiofficiel)
    Matuidi had urged his fans to "take care" in a video post on Instagram last weekend. "It's a complicated time. At the beginning, I didn't really realise how serious this disease was and the danger, how fast the contagion spread here in Italy," he said in the video. 
    "In this difficult time for all of us, I just wanted to invite you to follow the official recommendations carefully and to take great care of yourself and your loved ones. A lot of encouragement and infinite thanks to all the medical and nursing staff. We are with you," he added. 
    In total, 13 Serie A players have officially been diagnosed with the illness including seven from Sampdoria and three at Fiorentina. Italian midfielder Zaccagni, 24, had already been in self-isolation as a precautionary measure after Verona played Sampdoria on 8th March.
    "Zaccagni is doing well, in recent days, he has only had a few bouts of fever. The player, as well as the whole team, will extend their voluntary isolation at home until March 25, while continuing to be monitored," the eighth-placed Serie A club said.
     Several leagues including La Liga, Premier League and Serie A have all been suspended owing to the Coronavirus outbreak. 
    As researchers in China and pharmaceutical companies including Abbvie, Inovio, and Gilead Sciences continue to work on developing Coronavirus vaccines and drugs, the World Health organisation (WHO) has declared Europe as the new 'epicentre' of the coronavirus pandemic.

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    The coronavirus outbreak in the country is gradually sending people into a tizzy, and it might not be long before real panic strikes as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India sees a steady climb.
    However, despite having witnessed the havoc coronavirus has wreaked across the globe, if our country is still managing to stand tall, it is because of the unsung heroes who are braving all odds, risking their personal safety and working relentlessly to serve the people and help contain this life-threatening contagion.
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    These 7 heroes are godsend and the real saviours during this global pandemic, and without their selfless service, our world would not only come to a scary standstill but perhaps also collapse altogether.

    1. Doctors, Nurses & Public Health OfficialsWe couldnât have kicked off this list without these miracle workers who are literally saving lives right now. With 162 countries trying to fight the pandemic, we have heard of enough heroic tales of the doctors and nurses who are literally working straight 8 hour shifts wearing diapers and shaving their heads off to wear the safety gear - just so that their patients find relief.
    © BCCL
    For instance, this Indian plastic surgeon who stayed back in China to help the infected victims instead of seeking the safety of his homeland. There are thousands of more such inspiring stories.

    2. Armed Forces © Twitter
    Over 890 Indians have been evacuated by IAF and Air India rescue flights so far. The IAF is also set to rescue Indian nationals from Iran, The Indian armed forces has been doing extensive work not only by opening its bases to serve as quarantine facilities, but also by carrying medical supplies and serving the general public amid the outbreak.
    3. Public Transportation Drivers & Conductors © BCCL
    Remember that Hubli bus conductor who was handing out free masks to passengers? That is just one way these guys have been serving the country. Imagine what would happen if these public transportation drivers went on indefinite leaves? Life really would come to a standstill.
    4. Delivery Guys © B P Deepu-EPS
    With so many people working from home amid the nationwide coronavirus outbreak, and with 80 percent of them being clueless about cooking, a vast majority of people are relying on food delivery services to keep them well fed. But despite the fact that even they have faced a dip in their sales, deliveries are still being made. These men on bikes and cycles risking their safety to deliver food to these less culinarily-endowed (or just too lazy/entitled) people, also deserve a special mention.
    5. Security Personnel © BCCL
    We feel safe because we know they are out there guarding us. Be it our guard bhaiya or the security personnel on the roads and public places who are helping maintain law and decorum at this point, we ought to acknowledge their service especially at a time like this.
    6. Shopkeepers & Salespersons © Pixabay
    We donât often think about it, but imagine how lucky and privileged we are to have people out there who are putting out food on the shelves for us. If the salesperson stopped coming to work and decided to stay home, or if the shopkeepers shut shop, how would we manage to survive the mass quarantines? Quarantines have already taken an ugly face with empty shelves and people crying for basic commodities, imagine living through a complete lockdown like that?
    7. Sanitation Workers © BCCL
    Last but definitely not the least, because all of it will be equally meaningless without these people who are relentlessly going about their job cleaning and sanitising not only our streets, offices and public places, but by also helping sterilise public transport, airports and railway stations therefore playing a vital role in containing the contagion.
    There is so much we take for granted in our daily lives. There is so much to be grateful for and itâs sad to see that it took something as dreadful as the COVID-19 pandemic to open our eyes and appreciate the efforts of these unsung heroes put in every day of their lives.

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