By Syndicated Content
May 12, 2021 | 9:18 PM
TOKYO (Reuters) â Dozens of Japanese towns have abandoned plans to accept overseas athletes competing in the Olympics from July due to concerns about inadequate resources amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.
Of 528 towns registered to welcome international competitors, about 40 have decided not to accept athletes for training camps and cultural exchanges before the global sporting showpiece, the Nikkei reported citing a government source.
Ibaraki prefecture Governor Kazuhiko Ooigawa said on Wednesday that he rejected the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committeeâs request to secure hospital beds for the athletes as the prefecture had to prioritise citizens over athletes.
Doubts grew today over the Olympic Games being staged in Japan this summer as dozens of towns due to host foreign athletes reportedly ditched plans amid fears of a fourth Covid-19 wave and a lack of resources. Out of 528 towns registered to welcome international competitors, about 40 have decided not to accept athletes for training camps and cultural exchanges before the global sporting showpiece, the Nikkei newspaper reported citing a.
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