State of emergency in Japan; Olympics be held without spectators
- Japan Olympic Games Minister Tamayo Marukawa has announced that the games will be held without spectators due to rising coronavirus cases.
- He also said a state of emergency will run throughout the Games.
- Tamayo Marukawa made the announcement after discussions with officials and organizers on Thursday evening.
- Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters that the state of emergency would remain in place from July 12 to August 22.
- After meeting government officials, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said it is regrettable that the Games will be held in a very limited format. “I am sorry to those who purchased tickets and everyone in local areas,” he added.
- The state of emergency was announced in Japan after a meeting between the organizing committee, the government and the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, who has just arrived in Japan.Coronavirus infections are rising in Tokyo as the 23 July opening ceremony edges closer. The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in the Japanese capital between 23 July and 8 August. The Paralympic Games are between 24 August and 5 September. – BBC.Source: https://www.daily-bangladesh.com
