Japan looking to halve number of official travellers to Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan looking to halve number of official travellers to Games

The Hindu  

Japan's government will begin talks soon on potentially halving the number of official travellers to the country for this year's Olympics to around 30,000 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. Olympic organisers said on Monday that Japan would not allow in volunteers from overseas except for those deemed essential, amid public concerns over the novel coronavirus. Athletes' families are also likely to be barred although organisers have yet to make a decision, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto told a news conference. Foreign spectators will not be allowed during the Games and organisers will refund some 600,000 Olympic tickets and another 30,000 Paralympic tickets purchased by overseas residents.

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Foreign visitors flock to Japan after tourism reopening
2 years, 1 month ago

Foreign visitors flock to Japan after tourism reopening

CNN  

The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors after more than two years of Covid restrictions, more than doubling the volume from September. The number of foreign visitors, for both tourism and business, rose to 498,600 in October, more than double September’s 206,500 and surging a …

Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours
2 years, 6 months ago

Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting visa applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other antivirus measures as the country cautiously tries to balance business and infection worries. The Japan Tourism Agency says tours are being accepted from 98 countries and regions, including …

Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours
2 years, 6 months ago

Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours

LA Times  

Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting visa applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other anti-COVID measures. As the country cautiously tries to balance business demands and infection concerns, the Japan Tourism Agency said tourist groups were being accepted from 98 countries and regions, including …

Hospitalisations during Tokyo 2020 Games higher than initially reported, say organisers
3 years, 2 months ago

Hospitalisations during Tokyo 2020 Games higher than initially reported, say organisers

The Hindu  

A total of 25 people were hospitalised due to COVID-19 during the Tokyo Olympic Games, instead of the initially reported five, organisers said on Tuesday evening. "The initial five we reported was the figure for overseas residents who were hospitalised," explained Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto at a news conference. The once-delayed Tokyo 2020 Games opened in July while the …

Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities: report
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities: report

The Hindu  

Authorities in the Japanese capital are considering plans to convert some of the city's Olympics and Paralympics venues into temporary medical facilities as they combat soaring COVID-19 infections that have piled pressure on the healthcare system. Medical experts have urged temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions, and …

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without fans as COVID-19 cases surge
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without fans as COVID-19 cases surge

The Hindu  

All fans will be barred from the Paralympics in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic, just as they were from the recently-completed Tokyo Olympics, organisers said Monday. The decision was announced after a meeting with International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons, organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Olympic Minister Tamayo Marukawa. READ : Tokyo Paralympics opens …

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators - reports
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators - reports

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Paralympic Games will be held mostly without spectators, as Japan's capital remains under emergency lockdown amid a surge in novel coronavirus infections, local media reported on Friday. Organisers agreed late on Thursday to limit spectators at the Paralympic events, set to begin on Aug. 24, similar to the Olympic Games which finished on Aug. 8 and was held …

Tokyo Olympics | Games-related streaming app downloads surge
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Games-related streaming app downloads surge

The Hindu  

Downloads of Tokyo Olympic-related apps surged as fans across the world tuned in to cheer for their home countries as stadium visits were restricted due to COVID-19 protocol. " With Covid restrictions in place, and fans barred from the stadiums, the need for mobile apps to stay connected with favourite athletes and to watch competitions has skyrocketed," said App Intelligence …

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers report 4 new Covid-19 cases in Games village, two of them athletes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers report 4 new Covid-19 cases in Games village, two of them athletes

India Today  

The Tokyo Olympics organisers on Tuesday announced that four residents of the Olympic Games village, including two athletes, are among the seven new Covid-19 cases reported. Rojer and his doubles partner Wesley Koolhof, who were scheduled to play Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus of New Zealand, pulled out of their second-round match on Monday following Rojer''s the positive test result. …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: No fans, fewer athletes — Games set for unusual opening ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: No fans, fewer athletes — Games set for unusual opening ceremony

Firstpost  

Just 1,000 dignitaries will be present at the 68,000-seat Olympic Stadium for the traditional extravaganza, usually a time of celebration for the host nation. One of the strangest Olympics in history will get off to an equally unusual start when the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony takes place in front of thousands of empty seats on Friday. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito will …

Japan former PM Abe to miss Olympic Games opening ceremony - reports
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan former PM Abe to miss Olympic Games opening ceremony - reports

The Hindu  

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who memorably dressed up as the titular plumber from the Super Mario video game to promote the Tokyo Olympics in Rio, will not attend the opening ceremony, public broadcaster NHK and other media reported. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES Abe stepped down from office last year due to health reasons, and his …

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Games all set to begin after year's delay amid protests, Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Games all set to begin after year's delay amid protests, Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is all set to get underway in Japan's capital city on Friday morning with a scaled-down opening ceremony due to the Covid-19 restrictions A year's wait is finally going to end for sports fans all across the world but the nervousness and anxiety levels will still be very high as Tokyo 2020 kicks-off amid protests and …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian athletes' participation in opening ceremony to be bare minimum, says IOA
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian athletes' participation in opening ceremony to be bare minimum, says IOA

Firstpost  

Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta, who is in the city, said not many will be there keeping in mind the risk of infection. Tokyo: The participation of Indian athletes in the Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a “bare minimum” in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed …

Tokyo Olympics | World leaders from 15 nations to attend opening ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | World leaders from 15 nations to attend opening ceremony

The Hindu  

Leaders from around 15 countries are expected to attend Friday's opening ceremony of the COVID-hit Tokyo Olympics. The decision to limit the number of attendees during the opening ceremony at the National Stadium here was taken in view of the organisers' efforts to control the raging COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japanese government Katsunobu Kato was quoted as saying …

WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, the head of the World Health Organization told sports officials Wednesday as events began in Japan. “The mark of success in the coming fortnight is not zero cases,” Tedros said, noting the athletes who already tested positive in …

Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start

NPR  

Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start Enlarge this image toggle caption Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images Two days before the Olympics' opening ceremony, Tokyo is reporting new COVID-19 cases at levels not seen since January — when Japan was enduring a record spike in coronavirus infections. The 1,832 new cases represent a …

Tokyo Olympics: 62 officials from India to be allowed at Games Village due to Covid restrictions
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: 62 officials from India to be allowed at Games Village due to Covid restrictions

India Today  

Indian athletes are facing a recurring issue at Tokyo Olympics as only 62 officials are allowed at the Games Village at any given time due to Covid-19 restrictions. Not everyone can have their support staff accompanying them at the Games Village in the lead up to the quadrennial showpiece event, starting July 23. Speaking to India Today from Tokyo, Batra …

Olympics: Tokyo gears up for opening ceremony amid Covid-19 crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: Tokyo gears up for opening ceremony amid Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

Tokyo reported nearly 1400 daily cases, which is the second highest daily tally in the last six months. Just two days before the opening ceremony, the Covid 19 threat looms large at the Tokyo games. Even with just two days left for the games, protests are held around Tokyo everyday demanding cancellation of the games. Though there will be no …

Tokyo 2020: World should see safe Olympics, says Japan PM Suga
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: World should see safe Olympics, says Japan PM Suga

The Hindu  

The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country’s prime minister told sports officials on Tuesday ahead of the Tokyo Games. READ| “The world is faced with great difficulties,” Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told International Olympic Committee members in a closed-door meeting at a five-star hotel in Tokyo, adding “we can bring success to …

Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll
3 years, 5 months ago

Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll

The Hindu  

Two-thirds of people in Japan do not believe the country can host a safe and secure Olympics amid a fresh wave of coronavirus infections, according to a survey published by the Asahi newspaper just four days before the opening ceremony in Tokyo. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES As COVID-19 cases rise in Tokyo, which is under a fourth …

Tokyo 2020: Spectator ban leaves Olympic athletes perplexed
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Spectator ban leaves Olympic athletes perplexed

The Hindu  

Whether it is sumo, or domestic basketball or baseball matches, Japanese fans have been filling the arenas in recent days leaving Olympic athletes wondering why they will be competing in front of empty stands at the Tokyo Olympics. "A state of emergency has been declared for Tokyo and on July 9 we saw the decision was to ban spectators," Olympic …

Japan's Olympic security balancing act leaves few satisfied
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan's Olympic security balancing act leaves few satisfied

The Hindu  

Struggling businesses forced to temporarily shut down around Olympics venues. Japan's massive security apparatus has raised complaints that the nation, during the weeks of the Games, will look more like authoritarian North Korea or China than one of the world’s most powerful, vibrant democracies. “It’s all based on the honour system, and it’s causing concern that media people and other …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo for once-in-a-lifetime experience
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo for once-in-a-lifetime experience

Firstpost  

The lengthy playbook — a guideline for a “safe and successful Games” — is filled with “cannots” and “do nots.” Slip-ups and their consequences range from warnings to fines to maybe even worse Sydney McLaughlin turns 22 three days after the final of the 400-meter hurdles, in which she might win Olympic gold and may even lower her current world …

COVID cluster at Olympic hotel as Tokyo cases surge
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID cluster at Olympic hotel as Tokyo cases surge

Live Mint  

A COVID-19 cluster at a Japanese hotel where dozens of Brazilian Olympic team members are staying raised new concerns about infections at the Tokyo Games, as the host city recorded its highest number of new cases for six months. The Russian women's rugby sevens team were also in isolation after their masseur tested positive for COVID-19, the RIA news agency …

Firstpost Explains: Safety measures, COVID-19 outbreak — how organisers plan to hold Tokyo Olympics 2020 amid pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Safety measures, COVID-19 outbreak — how organisers plan to hold Tokyo Olympics 2020 amid pandemic

Firstpost  

Some answers to look at ways Tokyo Olympics organisers will try to prevent infections among thousans of athletes. Tokyo: Tokyo’s Olympics will be like no other Games, with the spectre of coronavirus hanging over every part of the event, and organisers determined to prevent an outbreak. Here’s a look at some of the ways they’ll try to prevent infections among …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Chinese athletes complain about poor COVID-19 prevention measures at Olympics hotel
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Chinese athletes complain about poor COVID-19 prevention measures at Olympics hotel

Firstpost  

The pandemic has cast a shadow over the Games with organisers banning all fans from venues in Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures, in a huge blow for the event. Beijing: China’s first athletes to arrive in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics have complained that poor prevention measures at their hotel will increase the risk of catching COVID-19. A few outlying …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Fukushima, Hokkaido regions also ban fans from Games events
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Fukushima, Hokkaido regions also ban fans from Games events

Firstpost  

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will be the first to take place largely behind closed doors. Tokyo: Japan’s northern Fukushima and Hokkaido regions have banned spectators from Olympic competitions in their areas, expanding unprecedented steps to hold the Games mostly behind closed doors due to the pandemic. Fukushima’s decision also carries symbolic significance as Tokyo 2020 officials had long touted …

Tokyo Olympics: Spectators also barred from outlying venues
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Spectators also barred from outlying venues

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Two more prefectures outside the immediate Tokyo area have decided to bar fans from attending Olympic events because of rising coronavirus infections, Tokyo Olympic organizers confirmed on Saturday with the pandemic-delayed games opening in just under two weeks. “Many people including children have been looking forward to the games, and I’m very sorry to take away their chance …

PM Narendra Modi to Interact With Tokyo Olympics-bound Athletes on July 13
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to Interact With Tokyo Olympics-bound Athletes on July 13

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with India’s Olympic-bound sportspersons on July 13, three days before the first batch of athletes departs for the Games in Tokyo. “Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi will interact with #Tokyo Olympic bound athletes to motivate them ahead of their participation in the forthcoming Games, which will be held from 23 July to 8th August …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fans banned from Games venues in Tokyo, says Olympic minister Tamayo Marukawa
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fans banned from Games venues in Tokyo, says Olympic minister Tamayo Marukawa

Firstpost  

Marukawa said that, in other areas, organisers would decide on “concrete measures” for spectators after discussions with each local governor. Tokyo: Spectators will be banned from Olympic venues in Tokyo because of a virus state of emergency, Japan’s Olympic minister announced on Thursday, meaning the Games will happen mostly behind closed doors. “We reached an agreement on no spectators at …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan Declares State Of Emergency Due To Covid-19, Curbs Imposed
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan Declares State Of Emergency Due To Covid-19, Curbs Imposed

ABP News  

Tokyo: The Olympic Games are going to start on July 23 in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. But the increasing cases of the Covid-19 in Tokyo have caused another setback for the Japanese government and the organizers of the Olympic Games. In light of rising Covid-19 cases, a meeting with experts was called in which government officials proposed to impose …

‘Regrettable’: Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Regrettable’: Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators

Al Jazeera  

Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics agreed on Thursday to ban fans from the events under a COVID-19 state of emergency. “We reached an agreement on no spectators at venues in Tokyo,” Japan’s Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa said. Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming …

Olympics to be held without spectators after Japan declares state of emergency
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics to be held without spectators after Japan declares state of emergency

ABC  

Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have agreed to hold the Games without spectators, after Japan declared a state of emergency for the capital amid rising COVID-19 infections. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. Mr Bach largely …

Japan Considers Ban on Olympic Spectators, Prepares State of Emergency for Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan Considers Ban on Olympic Spectators, Prepares State of Emergency for Tokyo

News 18  

Japan is considering banning all spectators from the Olympics, several sources told Reuters on Wednesday, with authorities expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo to contain coronavirus infections 16 days before the Games begin. Medical experts have said for weeks that having no spectators at the Olympics would be the least risky option amid widespread public concern that …

Tokyo Olympics: Sports Authority of India DG firms up COVID-19 contingency plan for Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Sports Authority of India DG firms up COVID-19 contingency plan for Games

The Hindu  

Additional accommodation is being booked in Tokyo to meet quarantine requirements of the country's Olympic delegation in case any of them tests positive for COVID-19 during the Games, Sports Authority of India Director General Sandip Pradhan has said. READ : Indians in Tokyo Olympics: List of 120 athletes who have qualified so far Pradhan said that his expections from the …

Tokyo Olympics may re-impose local spectator ban as clampdown gets tougher
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics may re-impose local spectator ban as clampdown gets tougher

Live Mint  

For athletes, the Olympic Games are a whirlwind of competitions packed with international fans, celebrations with family, and sightseeing with new friends as the world’s sporting stars blossom on the global stage. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said representatives of Tokyo organizers, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government will discuss spectator options after government health advisers meet Thursday. Even …

Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events - report
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events - report

The Hindu  

Japan's government is floating proposals that would ban fans from all Olympic events, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, as officials scramble to address public concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. The Mainichi, citing sources within government, said discussions about barring spectators were partly the result of political considerations after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's ruling party failed to win …

Fans banned at Olympics after Tokyo institutes a state of emergency
3 years, 5 months ago

Fans banned at Olympics after Tokyo institutes a state of emergency

LA Times  

Tokyo Olympic organizers will not allow spectators to attend the Games after a new state of emergency was announced in response to a surge in coronavirus cases. The sound of silence in empty stadiums and arenas will unarguably diminish the massive sports competition, said the International Olympic Committee, organizers and government officials in a joint statement that offered “regret for …

Tokyo Olympics: Contingencies put in place in case of emergency during Games, says SAI director general
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Contingencies put in place in case of emergency during Games, says SAI director general

India Today  

Additional accommodation is being booked in Tokyo to meet quarantine requirements of the country's Olympic delegation in case any of them tests positive for COVID-19 during the Games, Sports Authority of India Director General Sandip Pradhan has said. Asked about his expectations from the country's athletes in the Tokyo Games, he said: "My expectations can't be different from what the …

Japan may bar all but VIP spectators for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan may bar all but VIP spectators for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: Report

The Hindu  

Japan is looking at barring all but VIP spectators at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a newspaper said on Tuesday, another downgrade for Games that have their pomp and public spectacle overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED| Japan's government is arranging for the opening ceremony to be held with only a reduced number of VIP spectators, the …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan government looking to allow only VIP spectators to opening ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan government looking to allow only VIP spectators to opening ceremony

India Today  

All but VIP spectators could be banned from attending the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics this year. Japan's government is arranging for the opening ceremony to be held with only a reduced number of VIP spectators, the Asahi newspaper reported, ahead of talks with the International Olympic Committee and other organisers. Events at large venues and night events after …

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping to attend. Organizers, the International Olympic Committee and others are expected to meet this week to announce new restrictions because of the fast-changing coronavirus situation. The exact day of the ticket meeting has not been confirmed, but it …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan PM warns of closed-door Games as COVID cases rise
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan PM warns of closed-door Games as COVID cases rise

Firstpost  

“There is a possibility of there being no spectators” at the Games, Suga said on Thursday. “We will act with the safety and security of the Japanese people as our top priority.” Tokyo: Japan’s prime minister has warned that the Tokyo Olympics could be held behind closed doors, as virus cases rise in the city just three weeks before the …

Indian residents in Tokyo divided over strict Covid-19 regulations imposed on Indian Olympic contingent
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian residents in Tokyo divided over strict Covid-19 regulations imposed on Indian Olympic contingent

India Today  

Few more weeks to go for the Olympics 2021 to begin but the Games have already been through several controversies from whether it should be held during these difficult times when the world is fighting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Stricter regulations have been put in place for all travellers — including athletes, coaches and support staff — who have resided …

Need to overcome 'unfair' protocols to succeed in Tokyo: Batra to athletes
3 years, 5 months ago

Need to overcome 'unfair' protocols to succeed in Tokyo: Batra to athletes

The Hindu  

There is "no way out" of some "unfair" restrictions that Tokyo Olympics organisers have imposed on Indian athletes in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, IOA President Narinder Batra conceded on Wednesday, asking the country's contingent to be mentally prepared for added curbs. Batra said the Indian Olympic Association is still awaiting clarifications on several issues like athletes' training and food …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan consider extending coronavirus measures by up to a month
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan consider extending coronavirus measures by up to a month

India Today  

Japan is considering an extension of two weeks to a month for coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas, Japanese media said on Wednesday, with less than a month left until the opening of the summer Olympics. As Tokyo's infections rose to 714, their highest since May 26, the Mainichi Shimbun daily said the government was considering the extension …

Many Japan schools opt not to take children to Olympic Games, suggest reports
3 years, 5 months ago

Many Japan schools opt not to take children to Olympic Games, suggest reports

The Hindu  

Many schools near Tokyo are shunning Olympic and Paralympic events, cancelling more than half the 280,000 tickets reserved for them amid worries that the Games could further spread COVID-19, a Japanese daily said on Sunday. About 60 per cent of the discount tickets intended for municipalities to purchase for their school children have been cancelled in the neighbouring prefectures of …

'No spectators' still possible for Tokyo Olympics, says Hashimoto
3 years, 6 months ago

'No spectators' still possible for Tokyo Olympics, says Hashimoto

The Hindu  

A “no-spectator games” remains an option for the Tokyo Olympics, which open officially in just four weeks, the president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee said Friday. The panel said infections grew by 11 per cent in the last week — based on the seven-day average — with more of the contagious Delta variant cases being detected. RELATED| Olympic minister …

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 president defends decision to allow spectators amid public frustration
3 years, 6 months ago

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 president defends decision to allow spectators amid public frustration

The Hindu  

With 30 days to go until the start of an Olympic Games dogged by the coronavirus pandemic and by controversy, Tokyo Olympics President Seiko Hashimoto defended the organisers' decision to allow spectators into Olympic venues. Japanese medical experts said last Friday that banning spectators was the least risky option but also included in their report recommendations on how to host …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan infection expert eyes Games with excitement, concern
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan infection expert eyes Games with excitement, concern

Firstpost  

As the first athletes start arriving, Hamada says the Games must “be done in a way that will not bring the virus and variants to Japan.” Infectious disease expert Atsuo Hamada still fondly remembers the thrill of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, but with a month until Japan hosts the Games again, he has concerns. As the first athletes start arriving, …

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