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Sometimes, a heartfelt gesture can have terrifying consequences, especially in the era of COVID-19. Adam Peaty, who has recently tested positive for the deadly virus, may have unknowingly spread it to other athletes. Following the 100m men’s breaststroke final, the British swimmer spotted gold medalist Nicolo Martinenghi. In a show of warm sportsmanship, Peaty approached the Italian, hugged him, and planted a friendly kiss on his cheeks.

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Well, nobody batted an eyelid and instead, cheered Peaty for his sportsman spirit. However, as the news of the silver medalist being infected with the virus has spread, significant concerns are circulating in Paris. According to the general consensus, if the physical distancing norms are to be recalled, Martinenghi is at high risk of getting the virus as well.

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Disita Sikdar is a Senior Writer for EssentiallySports, primarily covering golf while also reporting on Olympic sports, including gymnastics and wrestling. She has a strong eye for record-breaking performances, world leads, and moments that carry long-term significance across individual sports. Whether tracking a leaderboard swing on Sunday afternoon or breaking down a career-defining Olympic routine, Disita approaches stories with speed, clarity, and context. Her golf coverage focuses on form, momentum, and pressure situations, translating technical excellence into engaging narratives for a wide audience. She was a key contributor to EssentiallySports’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage, delivering real-time reports and feature stories during one of the busiest news cycles. That experience strengthened her ability to balance immediacy with depth, earning her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program. Among her standout Olympic work are an ES Exclusive on Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s biggest star, and coverage highlighting Biles’ dominance in men’s and women’s gymnastics, cited from The Ohio Star.

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