"We are small and insignificant", says Anju Bobby George on coronavirus

The world has come to a staggering halt due to coronavirus pandemic. Countries around the world are fighting a tough battle to stop the spread of the virus and at the same time try and get the life back to normal. The situation has been described as once in a lifetime event.

It is natural to feel helpless.

Former Olympian and the chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission Anju Bobby George too has expressed her thoughts on this extraordinary situation.

Speaking to Sportstar, Anju said:

“When you see that the UK Prime Minister is in the ICU, you feel a certain helplessness about the whole thing. However big you are, you are nothing in front of a virus which you can't even see. It just shows how small and insignificant you are in this world."

“When this virus runs its course, many will change their perception towards life itself. People will not be the same, they will learn to value friendships, we will see a new world.” remarked Anju.

Anju spoke on multiple issues.

She is all in praise of World Athletics' decision to freeze the 2021 Tokyo Olympics qualification period for eight months, till November 30.

“They did this is because there is a high chance of cheats taking illegal drugs during this coronavirus period since dope-testers cannot travel freely to take out-of-competition tests owing to the lockdown in many places,” said the country's lone World Championship medallist.

Anju feels that it will not be proper to conduct national competitions before the Olympic qualification doors open on December 1.