Irma Testa, the first Italian woman
boxer to compete in the Olympics at the age of 18 in Rio, told
ANSA Monday she had tested positive for COVID-19.
"I've always respected the rules, and yet I've got it: I'm
positive, this virus is insidious, no one is immune," she said.
"Luckily I'm well, I've just lost my senses of smell and taste".
Lightweight Testa, 22, from Torre Annunziata near Naples, said
she was determined not to let the virus affect her preparation
for the next Olympics after her debut four years ago.
"You can't give up, and you have to keep on training, always
respecting the rules.
The restrictions are important to keep the virus at bay but we
can't go on without preparation and matches".
Italy's gyms have been closed, along with swimming pools,
cinemas and theatres, amid a second COVID wave.
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