The Tokyo Olympics will take place between July 23 – August 8 2021, following the postponement of this year’s event due to the coronavirus outbreak. The International Olympic Committee …
“These new dates give the health authorities and all involved in the organisation of the Games the maximum time to deal with the constantly changing landscape and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the IOC in a statement.
“Additionally, they will provide sufficient time to finish the qualification process. The same heat mitigation measures as planned for 2020 will be implemented.” The number of coronavirus cases is growing steadily in Japan. Tokyo recorded its biggest daily increase on Sunday with 68 new cases, bringing the capital’s total to 430. The virus has infected more than 1,800 people in the country and caused 55 deaths, excluding 712 cases and 10 deaths from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Today, high-profile Japanese comedian Ken Shimura was announced as being among victims of the illness.
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