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Fukushima to ban Olympic spectators as Covid cases rise
U-turn deals blow to Japan’s hopes of using Games to showcase recovery from 2011 tsunamiThe Fukushima prefectu…
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Tell us: have you been affected by the spectator ban at the Tokyo Olympics?
We would like to hear from Olympics and Paralympics spectators from Japan who might be affected by the ban to …
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Tokyo Olympics: attendance to be slashed at opening ceremony
Covid pandemic means only a limited number of VIPs will be allowed in 68,000-seat stadiumCoronavirus – latest …
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Japan may be forced into U-turn over Olympics crowds
Plans to allow 10,000 locals into events at risk with Tokyo’s Covid restrictions unlikely to be liftedCoronavi…
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Tokyo 2020 will allow up to 10,000 domestic fans into Olympic venues
Olympic organisers cap fans at 50% of venue capacitySpectators could still be cut if infection situation worse…
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‘Claims could run into billions’: the interests at stake if Olympics in Japan were cancelled
IOC officials have avoided any mention of the commercial forces driving the Tokyo Games towards their 23 July …
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Team GB steps up Covid jab programme amid fears Japan will put UK on red list
BOA says 86% of athletes have had at least one vaccinationQuarantine periods may be extended before Tokyo Olym…
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Tokyo cornered into going ahead with Games, says Olympic official
Member of Japanese Olympic Committee criticises IOC and says Games will leave a ‘bitter taste’Coronavirus – la…
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‘Courageous’: Japanese athletes and sponsors voice support for Naomi Osaka
Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety a…
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Tokyo Olympics: local fans may need to show vaccination proof or negative Covid test
Games authorities are relying on Japan’s spectators to provide atmosphere but are now in a race against time t…
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Japan extends emergency Covid rules less than two months before Olympics
Experts say case numbers in Tokyo need to be much lower to prevent another surge during the GamesCoronavirus –…
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Tokyo Olympics: Asahi Shimbun newspaper says Japan Games must be cancelled
The liberal daily, an official sponsor of the Games, says public health should be a priority while the coronav…
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Japan’s ruling party accused of violating Olympic charter over LGBT rights
Rights groups said LDP deserved ‘gold medal for homophobia’ after comments over discrimination billJapan’s rul…
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In Japan most people want to cancel the Olympics, but the government won’t listen | Koichi Nakano
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga risks playing host to a coronavirus spike if he doesn’t check his Games hubrisCo…
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Tokyo Olympics: anger in Japan at IOC call to make ‘sacrifices’
Senior Games figures John Coates and Thomas Bach criticised for attitude amid calls for event to be cancelled …
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79,000 people flying in for Tokyo Olympics, Japanese media reports
Organisers of Games are pressing ahead despite massive public opposition due to Covid pandemicCoronavirus – la…
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‘Small and funky’ waves a concern for surfing’s Olympics debut in Tokyo
Summer waves at venue are traditionally smallerCritics wonder if artificial pools would have been betterSurfin…
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Casual, practical, inspirational: Australia’s uniform for Tokyo Olympics unveiled
‘Hero’ of Sportscraft-designed range is a grey blazer lined with the names of 320 gold medallistsAustralia’s O…
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Could the Tokyo Olympics still be cancelled? – video explainer
The Tokyo Olympics are due to begin on 23 July, but calls for the Games to be cancelled are growing due t…
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Tokyo Olympics ‘moving fully ahead’ as protester disrupts press conference
Games ‘in implementation phase’ despite state of emergency IOC briefing curtailed after shout of ‘No Olympics …