No exceptions. The South Australian government confirmed Thursday, August 12: it will not reverse its decision to impose an additional 16-day quarantine on 14 Olympic athletes returning from the Tokyo Games via Sydney, despite efforts by the Australian Olympic Committee. to try to alleviate this measure. State Premier Steven Marshall explained that he would not grant exemptions to athletes. “ It's a tough decision, but we have to make tough decisions to protect South Australia. It's very, very hard, and we feel for these athletes, but anyone coming from Sydney is currently required to quarantine for 14 days. » The Prime Minister nevertheless clarified that the majority of athletes could isolate themselves at home rather than in quarantine hotels. Sixteen athletes, among the 56 members of the Olympic delegation residing in South Australia, passed through Sydney on their return from Tokyo. According to the rules in force, they will have to add a second quarantine of 14 days to the isolation period of the same duration imposed by the country's authorities on anyone coming from abroad. The director general of the Australian Olympic Committee, Matt Carroll, explained that he had received assurances from the National Cabinet, in charge of relations between states, that no athlete would have to undergo two quarantines. “ Our concern from the beginning has been the mental and physical health of the athletes and we have respected the 14-day quarantine period, he explained Thursday August 12. It is very difficult for us to understand why these athletes must undergo this additional quarantine period."
