The United States track and field team have cancelled their pre-Olympic training camp in Japan because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Host city Tokyo is under a state of emergency amid a surge in cases, 10 weeks from the start of the Games.
American athletes were due to train in nearby Chiba and the local government said concerns for their athletes safety led to the cancellation.
A recent poll found that nearly 60% of people in Japan want the Games to be cancelled, a fact that may have been exacerbated by the country s wish to offer donated vaccines to about 2,500 Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support staff to prevent an outbreak during the event.
Tokyo 2020: United States track and field team cancels pre-Olympic training in Japan
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The United States track and field team have cancelled their pre-Olympic training camp in Japan because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Host city Tokyo is under a state of emergency amid a surge in cases, 10 weeks from the start of the Games on 23 July.
American athletes were due to train in nearby Chiba and the local government said concerns for their athletes safety led to the cancellation.
The US team are yet to comment.
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The pandemic-postponed Games are scheduled to open on July 23 AFP/Charly TRIBALLEAU
12 May 2021 01:16PM (Updated:
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TOKYO: Japan is gearing up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to around 2,500 Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support staff, using shots donated for the Games amid public anger over the slow pace of the country s vaccine rollout.
With fewer than three months until the Olympics begin, Japan is struggling to contain a surge in coronavirus cases and a majority of the population want them cancelled or postponed for a second time.