Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 9 months ago

Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — At last it’s official after countless unsourced news reports and rumors: spectators from abroad will be barred from the postponed Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months. “In order to give clarity to ticket holders living overseas and to enable them to adjust their travel plans at this stage, the parties on the Japanese side have come to the conclusion that they will not be able to enter into Japan at the time of the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” the Tokyo organizing committee said in a statement. “If they are part of the operation of the games, if they are somewhat involved in the operation then there is still a possibility they may be able to enter into Japan,” Muto said. “But solely as spectators for watching games — no, they will not be allowed to make an entry.” The financial burden of lost ticket sales falls on Japan. Have you noticed the screen is shaking,” Tamayo Marukawa, Japan’s Olympic minister, said as she made her presentation from Tokyo talking remotely to Bach visible on a screen in Switzerland.

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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands
9 months ago

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The biggest races, routines and games for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes were contested in front of mostly empty stands, largely devoid of coaches to help them out or friends and family to cheer them on. “I think it’s super important to be able to share these massive moments with people you care about,” said BMX …

Tokyo Olympics: Aftermath Still Being Untangled a Year Later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Aftermath Still Being Untangled a Year Later

News 18  

The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. “I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation," David Leheny, a political scientist at Japan’s Waseda …

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. “I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation,” David Leheny, a political scientist at …

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan's …

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to selected spectators
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to selected spectators

India TV News  

Highlights China has largely avoided major virus outbreaks with a regimen of lockdowns, mass testing for COVID. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics which are set to begin from February 4th will permit only selected spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday. Monday's announcement posted on the organizing committee's website confirmed expectations that the Winter Games would have few …

Beijing Winter Olympics: Japan government officials to miss February event
3 years ago

Beijing Winter Olympics: Japan government officials to miss February event

Firstpost  

Japan will not send government representatives to February’s Beijing Olympics, Tokyo said Friday, as it called on China to respect human rights and the rule of law. Tokyo: Japan will not send government representatives to February’s Beijing Olympics, Tokyo said Friday, as it called on China to respect human rights and the rule of law. “As Tokyo 2020 demonstrated to …

Top Japanese officials to skip Beijing Olympics: Reports
3 years, 1 month ago

Top Japanese officials to skip Beijing Olympics: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Seiko Hashimoto, the former head of Tokyo’s Olympic organising committee, likely to represent Japan in the Winter Games in February. Earlier this week, Canada joined Australia, Britain and the US in saying they would not send top officials to the games, citing longstanding concerns over China’s human rights record. Japan’s national broadcaster NHK also confirmed the report saying Tokyo “is …

Overseas fans banned from 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Overseas fans banned from 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Al Jazeera  

The Olympic Committee welcomed the decision to have Chinese spectators for the February event after Tokyo games were held with empty stadiums due to COVID-19 restrictions. Next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing will be held without fans from overseas with tickets restricted to fans living in China because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Olympic Committee has announced. The IOC …

Japan’s leader says Olympics were ‘symbol of global unity’
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s leader says Olympics were ‘symbol of global unity’

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — At a U.N. General Assembly meeting packed with global gloom, Japan’s outgoing leader highlighted what he cast as a moment of inspiration: the Tokyo Olympics, controversially held in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. “While humanity has been faced with immeasurable hardships, the Tokyo 2020 Games proved to be a symbol of global unity among people around …

Having no spectators is a challenge: International Paralympic Committee chief
3 years, 4 months ago

Having no spectators is a challenge: International Paralympic Committee chief

The Hindu  

Having no fans at the Tokyo Paralympics will be “a challenge”, International Paralympic Committee chief Andrew Parsons said on Wednesday, but he is confident the event will reach “more people than ever before”. International Paralympic Committee president Parsons said the decision to ban spectators will have “an impact that we cannot minimise”, but he believes a global TV audience will …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Week before Games, Japan to expand virus emergency to battle surge
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Week before Games, Japan to expand virus emergency to battle surge

Firstpost  

On Monday night, organisers said a spectator ban would also be applied to the Paralympics, with limited exceptions for a programme bringing schoolchildren to watch the Games. Tokyo: Japan’s government said Tuesday it will expand a coronavirus state of emergency to seven new regions as it battles a record wave of infections a week before the Paralympic Games. Virus emergency …

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators - reports
3 years, 5 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’s Olympic fears give way to acceptance, to a point
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo’s Olympic fears give way to acceptance, to a point

Associated Press  

TOKYO — When the Tokyo Olympics began during a worsening pandemic in Japan, the majority of the host nation was in opposition, with Emperor Naruhito dropping the word “celebrating” from his opening declaration of welcome. But once the Games got underway and local media switched to covering Japanese athletes’ “medal rush,” many Japanese were won over. “Having the games in …

Japan’s PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan’s PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s prime minister thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. But the Games were a testament to perseverance, and as Suga noted in praising Japanese athletes for the nation’s record 58 medals, “Some won medals and others didn’t, but all their performances were moving.” Suga spoke about the …

As Pandemic Olympics wane, Japan asks: What did Games mean?
3 years, 5 months ago

As Pandemic Olympics wane, Japan asks: What did Games mean?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Was it the strangest Olympics ever, staged during a deadly pandemic, with no fans? “But to hold the Olympics, despite everything, I feel there’s a dissonance, and I think that distrust toward the government is getting stronger.” THE FAMILY Despite the disruption, delays and disputes of these Games, the ban on spectators and big gatherings proved a surprising …

Countries Step Up To Fill Empty Olympic Venues With Fanfare
3 years, 5 months ago

Countries Step Up To Fill Empty Olympic Venues With Fanfare

NPR  

Countries Step Up To Fill Empty Olympic Venues With Fanfare The pandemic has kept the venues at the Tokyo Olympics mostly empty of spectators. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: You've heard a lot about the empty stands at the vast Olympic venues in Tokyo, where the best athletes in the world are jumping, swimming and running for the gold. LEILA FADEL, BYLINE: …

Despite the IOC’s fears, the Tokyo Olympics didn’t become the Protest Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Despite the IOC’s fears, the Tokyo Olympics didn’t become the Protest Games

LA Times  

U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders gestures on the podium after winning the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. “People say, ‘Oh, you’re just an athlete’ but we’re not just athletes, we’re people too,” gymnast Simone Biles said. The gesture, she told reporters, represented “the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet.” The IOC quickly launched an investigation, but …

Aakar Patel | The reasons why world’s interest in Olympics is falling are many
3 years, 5 months ago

Aakar Patel | The reasons why world’s interest in Olympics is falling are many

Deccan Chronicle  

The current Olympic Games now going on in Tokyo have the lowest viewership in the past three decades, a news report said the other day. Remember that this is happening despite far more streaming services and viewing options than there were during the 1988 Games in Seoul, after which the world’s population has grown by 50 per cent but viewership …

Tokyo Olympics | Games-related streaming app downloads surge
3 years, 5 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 …

Fukushima laments ‘unfortunate’ lack of fans for Japan’s Olympic baseball game
3 years, 5 months ago

Fukushima laments ‘unfortunate’ lack of fans for Japan’s Olympic baseball game

CNN  

CNN — After a 13-year hiatus, baseball is returning to the Olympics – although no fans will be there to witness it. “We have genuinely dreamed of people all over the world coming to visit Fukushima, and we expected them to find out the attractiveness of Fukushima,” Akinori Iwamura, a former Major League Baseball player and now manager of semi-pro …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: World’s greatest party comes to town, but the hosts are not invited
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: World’s greatest party comes to town, but the hosts are not invited

Firstpost  

For the host city, just as for the athletes, an Olympic Games is a culmination of a cycle of meticulous preparation. When Tokyo was awarded the Games in 2013, members of the Japan delegation openly wept, showing just how much these Games meant to them. When Japan won the bid to host the Tokyo Olympics, the government was quick to …

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 …

Op-Ed: Tokyo’s Olympics have turned nightmarish. L.A., are you watching?
3 years, 5 months ago

Op-Ed: Tokyo’s Olympics have turned nightmarish. L.A., are you watching?

LA Times  

Athletes are testing positive for the coronavirus, fans aren’t welcome, the Japanese are unhappy — but the powerbrokers insist the Games must go own. In May, as public opinion against the Tokyo Olympics surged along with COVID-19 cases in Japan, International Olympic Committee spokesperson Mark Adams uttered what could be the nine most terrifying words in the Olympic lexicon: “We …

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 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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Alcohol sale banned at venues as Covid protocols dominate Games landscape
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Alcohol sale banned at venues as Covid protocols dominate Games landscape

India Today  

Bars and pubs at Olympic venues in Tokyo wear a deserted look in the days leading up to the start of the Games as protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19 dominate the landscape of the quadrennial event. The ban came last month when the organising committee's president Seiko Hashimoto indicated that they were considering the sale of alcohol at …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Only ONE THIRD of Japanese people believe the country can host a safe Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Only ONE THIRD of Japanese people believe the country can host a safe Games

Daily Mail  

There are just four days to go until the opening ceremony of Tokyo Games Tokyo is under a fourth state of emergency as coronavirus cases continue to rise 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 …

Tokyo 2020 sponsors withdraw TV advertising as local public sentiment turn against Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 sponsors withdraw TV advertising as local public sentiment turn against Olympics

India Today  

Tokyo 2020 Olympics sponsor Toyota will not run Games-related TV commercials because of lacklustre public support for the Olympics, with two-thirds of Japanese doubting a safe Games can be held during the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported. COVID CASES Games officials on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 case among competitors in the athletes' village in Tokyo where 11,000 athletes are …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan football team captain Yoshida asks to lift fan ban
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan football team captain Yoshida asks to lift fan ban

The Hindu  

Japan's men's captain Maya Yoshida has questioned the decision to hold the Olympic Games behind closed doors, calling on authorities to reconsider the spectator ban before the football tournaments begin on Wednesday. "I think a lot of people's tax money is going to hold these Olympics," the Asahi newspaper quoted Yoshida as saying during an online news conference. With cases …

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 …

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

Japan’s Olympic security balancing act leaves few satisfied

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Struggling businesses forced to temporarily shut down around Olympics venues. “It’s all based on the honor system, and it’s causing concern that media people and other participants may go out of their hotels to eat in Ginza,” Takeshi Saiki, an opposition lawmaker, said of what he called Japan’s lax border controls. “There are big holes in the bubbles,” …

The No-Fun Olympics: How Athletes Are Preparing For Tokyo And Its Strict COVID-19 Rules
3 years, 5 months ago

The No-Fun Olympics: How Athletes Are Preparing For Tokyo And Its Strict COVID-19 Rules

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 record. “They’re sacrificing a lot,” USA men’s basketball and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “I guess the one thing the pandemic has taught me is not to have …

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 …

Japan's Olympic security balancing act: Few are satisfied
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan's Olympic security balancing act: Few are satisfied

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Japan's massive security apparatus has raised complaints that the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Chinese athletes complain about poor COVID-19 prevention measures at Olympics hotel
3 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Thomas Bach gives message of reassurance to Olympic athletes after reaching Tokyo
3 years, 6 months ago

Thomas Bach gives message of reassurance to Olympic athletes after reaching Tokyo

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which are scheduled to take place in the Japanese capital between 23rd July and 8th August. Bach has delivered a message of support to athletes arriving in Japan for the games after it was confirmed no spectators will be allowed at venues due to …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes brace for 'strange atmosphere' at Games due to absence of fans
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes brace for 'strange atmosphere' at Games due to absence of fans

Firstpost  

Athletes set to compete at the Tokyo Games are struggling to hide their disappointment at spectators being banned. “I wouldn’t want to take the opportunity away from a healthy Aussie athlete ready to represent the country.” Mayer said he would miss the roar of crowds, saying organisers were “taking away a joyful part of sport.” Others admitted that a crowd-free …

'Strange Atmosphere': Disappointed Athletes Brace for Crowd-free Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

'Strange Atmosphere': Disappointed Athletes Brace for Crowd-free Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

The joy has gone for French decathlete Kevin Mayer, while Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pulled out because of the lack of buzz. “I wouldn’t want to take the opportunity away from a healthy Aussie athlete ready to represent the country.” Mayer said he would miss the roar of crowds, saying organisers were “taking away a joyful part of …

PM Narendra Modi to Interact With Tokyo Olympics-bound Athletes on July 13
3 years, 6 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: Olympic flame arrives in city with low-key ceremony and no spectators
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympic flame arrives in city with low-key ceremony and no spectators

Firstpost  

Tokyo 2020 organisers and government officials on Thursday night announced their decision to bar fans from Olympic events in the capital, which will be under a virus emergency throughout the Games. Tokyo: The Olympic flame arrived in Tokyo on Friday but with the public kept away at a low-key welcoming ceremony because of coronavirus fears, the day after a “heartbreaking” …

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Tokyo Olympics citing empty stadiums and injury
3 years, 6 months ago

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Tokyo Olympics citing empty stadiums and injury

CNN  

CNN — Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has confirmed his withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, saying a ban on spectators attending the Games was a factor behind his decision. It never has.” Australia's Nick Kyrgios falls as he returns to France's Ugo Humbert during their men's singles first round match on the third day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Adrian …

Olympics To Be Held Without Spectators Amid COVID-19 State Of Emergency
3 years, 6 months ago

Olympics To Be Held Without Spectators Amid COVID-19 State Of Emergency

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOKYO — Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, following a state of emergency on Thursday, Olympic Minister Tamayo Marukawa told the Japanese news agency Kyodo. Fans from aboard were banned months ago, and the new measures announced by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will clear venues around Tokyo — …

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