Tag Archives: Tokyo Olympics 2021

This morning.

Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8

Sports-loving tykes pay tribute at murals (sponsored by Irish Olympic team partner Indeed) dedicated to modern pentathlete Natayla Coyle (top) and gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, both competing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Yesterday: Rowing In

 Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Meanwhile…

This morning.

A police officer helping with Japan’s Olympic Torch relay has become the first participant in the event to be diagnosed with COVID-19…

…Organisers said an unnamed man in his 30s who had taken part in the relay in the western island of Shikoku had tested positive for the virus, without specifying his exact role.

They pledged to work with medical authorities to “take the precautions needed to put on a safe and secure torch relay”.

It was the first reported case related to the relay, which has been forced off public roads in some areas over fears it will spread the virus.

Hmm.

Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event’s 1st COVID-19 infection (WHBL)

Pic: Tokyo 2021

This afternoon.

It has been announced that the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 will take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

The Paralympic Games Tokyo all take place from August 24 to September 5, 2021.

The announcement followed a conference call between the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan.

It follows the announcement last week that the games would be postponed.

IOC, IPC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government announce new dates for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Olympic.org)