Epidemiologic and genomic investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infections in members of Japan's national wrestling team after participation in international tournaments in 2021 revealed multiple lineages of SARS-CoV-2 not reported in Japan. The attack rate among wrestlers was high. Results suggest possible transmission during matches. We recommend early case detection and response practices.
Keywords: Almaty; COVID-19; HIV; Japan; Kazakhstan; SARS-CoV-2; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; sports; viruses; wrestling; zoonoses.