Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first athlete to compete in the Commonwealth Games despite being diagnosed with COVID-19.

BREAKING: Australia allrounder Tahlia McGrath has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Following consultation with health experts, team and match officials, she has been allowed to participate in the gold medal match#CWG22 #B2022 pic.twitter.com/jD7jjXpzY3

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 7, 2022

The Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG:-

The all-rounder tested positive on the morning of the game but was cleared by the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Result Analysis Clinical Expert Group) to play for Australia in their gold medal Twenty20 match against India at Edgbaston.

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The Gold medal Despite COVID Test:-

McGrath plays in the gold medal match despite a positive COVID test. Tahlia did not sing the national anthem with her teammates before the match. And was repeatedly showing sitting away from the group wearing a mask on broadcasts.

Australian cricket star Tahlia McGrath became the first athlete to compete in the Commonwealth Games despite being diagnosing with COVID-19.

A Cleared to Play for Australia:-

The all-rounder tested positive on the morning of the game. But was clearing by the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Result Analysis Clinical Expert Group) to play. For Australia in their gold medal Twenty20 match against India at Edgbaston.

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McGrath did not sing the national anthem. With his teammates before the match and was repeatedly showing sitting away from the group wearing a mask on broadcasts.