Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo, except some school children
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Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo, except some school children
By Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Today at 8:28 a.m. EDT
TOKYO — Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo due to the spread of coronavirus, organizers announced Monday, as it once more opens the country to athletes from around the world to compete in largely empty stadiums.
The Paralympic Games will begin on Aug. 24, just a few weeks after the conclusion of the Olympic Games, which also were held without spectators at the vast majority of venues. A state of emergency declaration is in effect in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures for the rest of August, and likely until the end of the Paralympics in early September.
“I very much regret this situation has impacted the Paralympic Games following the Olympic Games,” Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, said at a news conference Monday evening. “We hope that you understand that these measures are unavoidable and being implemented in order to prevent the spread of infection. Everyone is encouraged to watch the Games at home.”
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By Michelle Lee
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Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo, except some school children
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