The ISL is being held behind closed doors, across three
stadiums in Goa owing to the pandemic.
The Indian Super League (ISL) match between ATK Mohun Bagan
and Odisha FC, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been postponed by the
organisers after a player from the Kolkata-based team tested positive for
COVID-19.
The match was to be held at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.
"Hero Indian Super League (ISL) has decided to postpone
Match No. 53 between ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC scheduled to be played
today, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at PJN Stadium in Fatorda.
"The decision has been taken in consultation with the
League's medical team after an ATK Mohun Bagan player tested positive for
COVID-19," the ISL said in a statement.
The league will look to reschedule the fixture to a later
date, it said.
The ISL will work closely with the medical experts to
monitor and ensure the safety of all the players and support staff in the squad
and others involved.
The ISL is being held behind closed doors, across three
stadiums in Goa owing to the pandemic.