Due to the surge in coronavirus cases in Tokyo, all Olympic venues will be banned from spectators

On Wednesday, it was reported that the Japanese prime minister was deciding whether to declare a state of emergency due to the increase in coronavirus cases as the Olympics approached. On Thursday, after a state of emergency was declared, fans will be barred from entering the Olympic venues.

according to CNNThe announcement that fans are not allowed to be present during the games was announced after a meeting held by the five Olympic Games and Japanese government groups responsible for the Olympics. Seiko Hashimoto of the Japanese Olympic Committee said: “He made a very heavy judgment.” He continued that due to the increasing number of cases, “there is no choice but to host the Olympics in a limited way.”

According to CNN’s Global Vaccine Tracker, only 15% of Japan’s population has been vaccinated. 47% of the US population is vaccinated, and nearly 50% of the UK population is vaccinated.

Officials did announce that if the number of cases changes, they will gather to discuss the number of spectators at the Paralympic Games from August 24 to September 5.

On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said: “The President supports the Tokyo Olympics and the public health measures needed to protect athletes, staff, and spectators. He is proud of the American athletes trained for the Tokyo Olympics. They will uphold the best of the Olympic spirit. Traditionally participate in the competition.”

She continued: “We are very aware of the prudent preparations that the government and the international committee have taken, including the public health measures necessary to protect athletes, staff and spectators. That’s why, as we said, we support the Olympics. Moving forward.”

With the Olympics approaching, there are many discussions about athletes who will participate in the competition and will not be able to participate in the competition.Confirmed earlier this week Shakari RichardsoAfter being suspended due to a failed drug test and a positive marijuana test, n couldn’t run at all. Last week, Serena Williams also announced that she would not participate in the competition this year.

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics will open on July 23.

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TSR Staff: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94