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Sports News of Friday, 28 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Coronavirus: British cyclists undergo test after Italians colleagues pick up COVID-19

Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish are being tested for COVID-19 | Sky Sports Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish are being tested for COVID-19 | Sky Sports

Two top British cyclists are currently undergoing tests for the deadly COVID-19 after it was confirmed that two people on the UAE Tour were tested positive.

The British are Tour de France winner Chris Froome and fellow cycling star Mark Cavendish, according to reports from Sky Sports.

Organisers said "two Italian participants" had tested positive and that the race was being scrapped because safety was "top of all priorities".

Froome, a four-time victor of cycling's biggest event, said all the riders were all getting tested.

He tweeted: "It's a shame that the #UAETour has been cancelled but public health must come first.

"We are all awaiting testing and will remain at the hotel until further notice. I hope those affected make a speedy recovery and there aren't any further cases #coronavirus."

All riders and staff were confined to their rooms at the Crowne Royal Plaza hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The final two stages of the Middle East event were due to take place on Friday and Saturday.

Sky Sports