Covid-19 test result disrupts Irfan’s training


National Men and woman sprinter Zaidatul Husniah Zolkefli (centre) with Khairul Haiqal Hanafi (left) and national men's discus thrower Mohd Irfan Shamsuddin (right) during the sponsorships press conference in Kuala Lumpur. - MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: National discus throw champion Mohd Irfan Shamsuddin is the second national athlete certified positive with Covid-19.

The national record holder, who is currently undergoing training in Leipzig, Germany said that he underwent a swab test on Tuesday and was confirmed positive after getting the test result the next day.

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