When asserting that sports can help win the battle against coronavirus pandemic in the absence of a vaccine, Olympic and World Championships silver medalist shuttler P v sindhu on monday urged everyone to make physical activity an integral part of their lives. The virus has infected over 8.5 million people globally with more than 450,000 people losing their lives.
sindhu said during the inauguration of 'Virtual Healthcare and Hygiene Expo 2020"Sports and other physical activities are very important to maintain a strong immune system and since there are yet no vaccine or treatment, sports can help win this battle," a virtual exhibition and conference organized by FICCI from june 22-26. In india, the count of infected has crossed 4.25 lakh and nearly 13,700 people have died. Sindhu, a front-runner to qualify for the now-postponed tokyo olympics, said it is important to follow the recommendations of the World health Organization (WHO) and spend some time for physical activity.
Moreover top indian shuttlers, including Sindhu, have been confined to their homes for more than three months due to the lockdown, enforced to contain the spread of the disease. While a few sportspersons have resumed training in some parts of the country, hyderabad based shuttlers are waiting for the telangana government to lift the lockdown in the state.
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