• Japanese agency says foreign spectators will not be allowed
• IOC maintains no decision has been made yet

Japan’s government has decided to stage the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators because of fears among the population over the potential spread of Covid-19, the Kyodo news agency has reported, citing officials with knowledge of the matter.

The opening ceremony of the torch relay on 25 March will also be held without spectators, according to the agency.

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