No plan B, Tokyo Olympics on schedule, says IOC chief Thomas Bach
Other Sports | January 21, 2021 23:18 ISTThe 78-year-old Canadian said on January 8 that he was not "certain" that the Tokyo Games would take place.
The 78-year-old Canadian said on January 8 that he was not "certain" that the Tokyo Games would take place.
Tokyo and other parts of Japan are under an emergency order because of surging coronavirus cases with about 4,500 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
In a speech opening a new Parliament session, Suga said his government would revise laws to make anti-virus measures enforceable with penalties and compensation.
The Olympics are to open on July 23 but face mounting opposition at home as COVID-19 cases surge in Tokyo, across Japan and across the globe.
Taro Kono opened the door to a possible cancellation. He also reiterated recent poll results that show about 80% in Japan think the Olympics shouldn't happen, or will not happen.
The torches have travelled to 14 places since November 2 and were scheduled to be exhibited on Thursday in Akiruno City.
Bindra created history by winning the country's first and only individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.
On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he would consider calling a state of emergency as new coronavirus cases surge to record numbers in Tokyo
With only 200 days to go for the Olympics, Manpreet and Rani, the women's team skipper, believe the players in respective core groups will have to give their 100 per cent to be able to achieve their goals in Tokyo.
Speaking of Tokyo 2021, Bach reiterated his gratitude for the host's commitment and determination to organise the Games "in a safe and secure way for all the participants" that fits the post-coronavirus world.
Krishan is one of a record nine boxers who sealed qualification to the Olympics at the Asian boxing qualifiers in the year, and five of whom are men.
The committee also voiced concern over large number of vacancies of coaches, saying they should be filled up in a time-bound manner so that Olympic preparations do not suffer.
Decisions about fans and preventive measures for the pandemic are expected to be rolled out in 2021.
Organizers said Tuesday the relay is set to begin on March 25 from the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima.
The governing body, known as AIBA, said Kremlev won more than 57% of the vote in a five-candidate contest involving 155 national federations.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still seriously affecting life in many regions of the world, Coe is looking forward to a comparatively normal season next year.
On the Christmas Day of 2019, Paes had announced his 'One Last Roar' tagline, calling 2020 to be his last season as a professional player, culminating with the Tokyo Olympics.
The Tokyo Olympic Games, which were scheduled to be held in 2020, had to be postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The games are now set to open on July 23, 2021.
The numbers are in line with estimates that have been made in Japan since the Olympics were postponed eight months ago. They are now set to open on July 23, 2021.
The Olympic Symbol, which is 32.6 meters wide and 15.3 meters high and weighs 69 tons, was brought back by a salvage barge to Tokyo's waterfront and reinstalled in the waters of Odaiba Marine Park
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