Because of COVID-19, Indonesia delayed its main sports events, and athletes are uncertain when they can show their talents. Indonesian basketball and soccer leagues were postponed. Indonesia has the highest infection rate in Southeast Asia, and over 10,000 patients have died from the disease. Recently, Indonesian taekwondo players had a temperature check. Taekwondo experts say this is because the sport requires lots of physical contact.
Steve Kim Staff Reporter
1. According to Indonesian taekwondo experts, why did the players have a temperature check?
Because of COVID-19, Indonesia delayed its main sports events, and athletes are uncertain when they can show their talents. Indonesian basketball and soccer leagues were postponed. Indonesia has the highest infection rate in Southeast Asia, and over 10,000 patients have died from the disease. Recently, Indonesian taekwondo players had a temperature check. Taekwondo experts say this is because the sport requires lots of physical contact.
