A badminton player of the Sri Lankan national team was reported ill at the hotel they were putting up today and he was rushed to the hospital, SAG (Shillong) Joint CEO F R Kharkongor told PTI.
The player was reported to be suffering from cold and high fever, he said.
Doctors at the NEIGRIHMS said the sudden change in weather condition could be the reason behind the sickness. They said the condition of the player was stable.