Thursday, 11 March 2021
The International Olympic Committee and Tokyo 2020 have been urged to provide clear policies on refunding tickets should overseas spectators be prevented from attending the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The issue was raised during the virtual IOC Session today by Greek member Spyros Capralos, amid local reports in Japan that international fans will not be able to attend.
Capralos said organisers needed to help people who have already purchased tickets and accommodation for the Games, stressing that a clear policy was required for refunds. We must find ways to deal with people who have already booked and paid for airplane tickets, Games tickets and accommodation, who may now not be able to travel to Tokyo, Capralos said.
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Several IOC members on Thursday reminded Tokyo Olympic organizers about the potential negative consequences of banning overseas fans from attending the postponed games. Tokyo organizers say a final decision about fans from abroad will be made before the torch relay starts on March 25. The Olympics open on July 23.…