Japan

June 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: up to 10,000 spectators allowed at each venue

The decision, widely seen as being on the cards following statements by organisers and government medical advisers, highlights Japan's push to hold the multi-billion-dollar sports extravaganza.

June 19, 2021
Japanese regulations on Indian Olympic contingent unfair: IOA

The Indian athletes and officials travelling for the Tokyo Olympics have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily COVID-19 tests for a week prior to their departure and not interact with anyone from another country for three days on arrival.
June 18, 2021
Japanese health experts warn of Olympic COVID-19 threat, prefer no spectators

The report, led by top health adviser Shigeru Omi, was released after Tokyo 2020's organising committee chief told the Sankei newspaper she wanted to allow up to 10,000 spectators at stadiums for the global sport extravaganza.
June 17, 2021
Japan to ease emergency, focus on Tokyo Olympics spectators

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on the Japanese public to watch the Olympics on TV to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
June 08, 2021
Risk of spreading COVID-19 during Olympics: top virologist

It's the latest high-profile warning about the global sporting showpiece.
June 04, 2021
Tokyo Games have already lost meaning: Japanese Olympian Yamaguchi

The comments by Japanese Olympics Committee board member Kaori Yamaguchi, a judo medallist, added to rancour around Japan.
June 03, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief rules out delay amid pandemic fears

"We cannot postpone again," athlete-turned-politician and organising committee president Seiko Hashimoto said in an interview published on Thursday.

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: up to 10,000 spectators allowed at each venue

Japanese regulations on Indian Olympic contingent unfair: IOA

Japanese health experts warn of Olympic COVID-19 threat, prefer no spectators

Japan to ease emergency, focus on Tokyo Olympics spectators

Risk of spreading COVID-19 during Olympics: top virologist

Tokyo Games have already lost meaning: Japanese Olympian Yamaguchi

Tokyo Olympics chief rules out delay amid pandemic fears

Real struggle for sponsors as unpredictable Tokyo Olympics looms

Japan reassures safe and secure Olympics

Official partner of Tokyo Olympics calls for cancellation of Games