Tokyo, Feb 25 (Ians) International runners will be unlikely to take part in the Olympic torch relay to start on March 25, organisers said here on Thursday. Tokyo 2020 chief operating officer Yukihiko Nunomura said at a news conference that foreign tourists and other short-term visitors have been barred from entering Japan because of Covid-19-related travel restrictions.
Nunomura added that around 300 international runners were expected to take part in the relay before the postponement of the Olympics last year. "They have been contacted about the details so it is difficult right now for them. The torch relay will be held despite that, and going forward with that will be difficult in that respect," he said, Xinhua news reports.
Organizers said that government immigration policy must be "observed" with regard to torchbearers coming to Japan from overseas.
Overseas spectators are also doubtful for attending the Games, which are due to begin on July...
Nunomura added that around 300 international runners were expected to take part in the relay before the postponement of the Olympics last year. "They have been contacted about the details so it is difficult right now for them. The torch relay will be held despite that, and going forward with that will be difficult in that respect," he said, Xinhua news reports.
Organizers said that government immigration policy must be "observed" with regard to torchbearers coming to Japan from overseas.
Overseas spectators are also doubtful for attending the Games, which are due to begin on July...
- 2/25/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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