Olympic athlete OP Jaisha tests positive for swine flu

India's marathon runner OP Jaisha, who had triggered controversy after returning from Rio Olympics, has tested positive for swine flu on Thursday.

The H1N1 virus has been detected from her blood samples. Jaisha would be admitted in a hospital for further medical care.

Marathoner Jaisha is the second athlete found to be infected with swine flu.

- Jaisha alleges official apathy at Rio Olympics, AFI refutes charge

Earlier athlete Sudha Singh, who competed in the 3000 m steeplechase event, was found to be infected with the highly contagious H1N1 virus.

- Sudha Singh tested positive for swine flu

Jaisha had earlier alleged that Athletics Federation of India officials 'did not arrange for water and energy drinks' during her 42-km road race that was held under scorching heat at the Olympics, due to which she nearly died while running, a claim denied by the AFI.

India's middle and long distance coach Nikolai Snesarev had clarified that the 33-year-old athlete had herself 'refused personalised drinks' during the race.

IMAGE: OP Jaisha at the SAI office on Tuesday

Photograph: PTI