<p>An International Olympic Committee member from South Korea has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after arriving in Tokyo for the Olympic Games and has been isolated.</p>.<p>Ryu Seung-min, who won the Olympic table tennis gold in men's singles in 2004, was diagnosed with the virus after landing at Narita International Airport on Saturday.</p>.<p>"The IOC has been informed about the positive Covid-19 test result of IOC member Ryu Seung-min upon arrival in Japan," an IOC spokesperson told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/first-athletes-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-tokyo-olympic-village-1009954.html" target="_blank">First athletes test positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo Olympic Village </a></strong></p>.<p>"He is currently in the isolation facility, where he will stay until the Japanese authorities decide that he is able to leave his room.</p>.<p>"The IOC is relieved to hear that all protocols have been properly followed which led to the detection of the case. We wish him a speedy recovery."</p>.<p>Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the Games that begin next week, raising fresh doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" event.</p>.<p>Ryu, who is part of the IOC's athletes' commission, said he had tested negative twice before travelling to Japan.</p>.<p>"I am completely asymptomatic, which probably has to do with the fact that I am vaccinated," local media in South Korea quoted Ryu as saying in a social media post which was subsequently deleted.</p>.<p>"I apologise to the Organising Committee, our hosts here in Japan, and the IOC for the inconvenience I have caused. My case is just another proof that the system put in place to protect all of us is effective."</p>.<p>The 2020 Games was postponed for a year due to the global pandemic and is being held mostly without spectators and under tight quarantine rules.</p>
<p>An International Olympic Committee member from South Korea has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after arriving in Tokyo for the Olympic Games and has been isolated.</p>.<p>Ryu Seung-min, who won the Olympic table tennis gold in men's singles in 2004, was diagnosed with the virus after landing at Narita International Airport on Saturday.</p>.<p>"The IOC has been informed about the positive Covid-19 test result of IOC member Ryu Seung-min upon arrival in Japan," an IOC spokesperson told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/first-athletes-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-tokyo-olympic-village-1009954.html" target="_blank">First athletes test positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo Olympic Village </a></strong></p>.<p>"He is currently in the isolation facility, where he will stay until the Japanese authorities decide that he is able to leave his room.</p>.<p>"The IOC is relieved to hear that all protocols have been properly followed which led to the detection of the case. We wish him a speedy recovery."</p>.<p>Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the Games that begin next week, raising fresh doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" event.</p>.<p>Ryu, who is part of the IOC's athletes' commission, said he had tested negative twice before travelling to Japan.</p>.<p>"I am completely asymptomatic, which probably has to do with the fact that I am vaccinated," local media in South Korea quoted Ryu as saying in a social media post which was subsequently deleted.</p>.<p>"I apologise to the Organising Committee, our hosts here in Japan, and the IOC for the inconvenience I have caused. My case is just another proof that the system put in place to protect all of us is effective."</p>.<p>The 2020 Games was postponed for a year due to the global pandemic and is being held mostly without spectators and under tight quarantine rules.</p>