Three Chinese fencers have tested positive for COVID-19 after competing overseas.

In a statement Friday, the Chinese Fencing Association said that the three athletes with the épée fencing team, who competed in Hungary March 6-8, tested positive for COVID-19 after the team of 13 returned to China on March 16. The three infected athletes are being treated for mild symptoms, while their teammates have been quarantined for medical observation.

According to the statement, the team had been competing abroad for the past few months, and had originally planned to return to China after Olympic qualifying matches scheduled for March 22-24. The team changed their itinerary after the International Fencing Federation recommended on March 12 the cancellation of all officially sanctioned fencing competitions for at least the next month. (Image: IC)