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ISL 7: Organiser shells out Rs 17 crore on RT-PCR tests and COVID-19 control

ISL season 7, which marked the return of major sports events in India, had a mega journey amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published : Mar 14, 2021, 8:43 PM IST

Panaji (Goa): The seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) saw a seamless ending on Saturday as Mumbai City FC emerging as the new champion of Indian football.

The season, which marked the return of major sports events in India, had a mega journey amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a release, the league said an estimated amount of Rs 17 crore was spent on "COVID testing and other related costs".

Also Read: Mumbai City FC win their maiden ISL, beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in final

A total of 115 games were played in the recently-concluded season of the ISL among the 11 teams. During the season, a total of 298 goals were scored.

Keeping in the mind the safety of everyone involved, 18 bio-bubbles were created across 14 hotels. The number of people tested by RT-PCR was 1635. The total number of tests done during the season is approximately 70,000.

Mumbai City FC won the title on Saturday after defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the final.

Panaji (Goa): The seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) saw a seamless ending on Saturday as Mumbai City FC emerging as the new champion of Indian football.

The season, which marked the return of major sports events in India, had a mega journey amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a release, the league said an estimated amount of Rs 17 crore was spent on "COVID testing and other related costs".

Also Read: Mumbai City FC win their maiden ISL, beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in final

A total of 115 games were played in the recently-concluded season of the ISL among the 11 teams. During the season, a total of 298 goals were scored.

Keeping in the mind the safety of everyone involved, 18 bio-bubbles were created across 14 hotels. The number of people tested by RT-PCR was 1635. The total number of tests done during the season is approximately 70,000.

Mumbai City FC won the title on Saturday after defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the final.

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