Tokyo Olympics bans fans after Japan declares COVID state of emergency

The widely expected move has all but robbed the Games of its last hope for pomp and public spectacle.

Tom Gillespie, news reporter
                         Tom Gillespie      Newsreporter @TomGillespie1

Thursday 8 July 2021 

The Tokyo Olympics will now take place without spectators
Image:The Tokyo Olympics will now take place without spectators

This summer's Tokyo Olympics will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases, organisers have announced.

The widely expected move was made following talks between the government, Tokyo organisers and Olympic and Paralympic representatives.

Japan has now declared a coronavirus state of emergency for the capital that will run throughout the event.

Overseas fans had already been barred from attending the Games.

Public viewings of the Games have been cancelled and restaurants will be asked to stop serving alcohol under the state of emergency.


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