South Africa pair become first athletes to test positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo

Also among the 10 new positive cases connected to the Games is a third athlete who tested positive on arrival in Japan

Two South Africa footballers have tested positive for coronavirus at Tokyo 2020 (Adam Davy/PA)

Two South African football players have become the first to test positive for coronavirus in the Olympic Village.

The pair, who were named by the South African Football Association as Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi, are among 10 new Games-related cases announced on Sunday.