Tokyo 2020 spectator cap decision to come in June The coronavirus continues to create serious question marks for Tokyo 2020 organizers.
They met on Wednesday, and all related parties confirmed they would make a final decision in June on the number of domestic spectators allowed.
Overseas spectators have already been banned.
IOC President Thomas Bach doubled down on the committee s support for Tokyo s current state of emergency.
Bach said, The IOC is fully committed to the successful and safe delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He added that ensuring a safe Olympics also means ensuring the safety of the Japanese people.
Tokyo marks 100 days to postponed Olympic Games
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Tokyo marked 100 days on Wednesday before the start of the postponed Olympic Games by holding two small ceremonies as the country is suffering a recurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A statue of the two Tokyo Games mascots was unveiled at the metropolitan government building, and a giant Olympic symbol was erected on top of Mt. Takao, about 60 kilometers away from the Tokyo city center.
Both venues were connected online to ensure the statue and the Olympic rings were unveiled at the same time.
Tokyo governor Koike Yuriko said that Tokyo would try hard to stage a wonderful games in 100 days.
17 Mar in 2:00 The Diplomat
On March 11, Japan was caught by surprise by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s sudden decision to provide Chinese-made vaccines to athletes and officials participating in the Tokyo Summer Olympics and next year’s Beijing Winter Olympics,
The Diplomat reports. The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee could not hide their confusion, particularly after previously announcing that vaccines would not be a prerequisite for the Games.
The IOC supported Japan’s decision to forgo vaccinations based on the successful delivery of world championships and World Cups in other countries, but has since backtracked on their initial position of “encouraging” vaccines rather than requiring them. On March 12, Tokyo Olympics CEO Muto Toshiro stated, “I have not heard about this ahead of time. The vaccination program is run by the Japanese government and I’m not in a position to comment.”
Japan's Minister for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine is not a likely option for Japanese athletes at present, as it would require approval by the Japanese government.