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Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case - ARAB TIMES

Messenger TOKYO, April 22, (AP): Tokyo Olympics organizers said Thursday that a policeman tested positive for COVID-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay. It is the first positive test connected to the relay since it began March 25 from northeastern Fukushima prefecture. Organizers say the policeman, who is in his 30s, was assigned to control traffic on the April 17 leg in southwestern Kagawa prefecture. Organizers hold signs to spectators that read: ‘Avoid crowding! Wear masks’ during the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in Tobe, Ehime prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 22. (AP) They said the officer developed symptoms and tested positive the next day. Local health authorities are investigating. Officials say the policeman was wearing a mask and taking social-distancing precautions and other measures. The report comes as Japan is preparing to declare a third state of emergency in western metropolitan areas around Osaka, and in Tokyo. It is expecte

Athletes face punishment for protests at Tokyo Olympics

By AP3 days ago FShareTTweetQSMSWWhatsAppBEmailGJTumblrLLinkedIn3 days ago Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said after a survey found that a majority of competitors were in favor of keeping the ban in place. The IOC said it surveyed more than 3,500 athletes over the past year and that 70 percent said it was not appropriate to demonstrate or express their views on the field of play or at the opening or closing ceremony. Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carlos in the iconic Black Power protest at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games. (AP) The survey also showed 67 percent of respondents disapproved of podium demonstrations.

Athlete protests remain banned at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says

Athlete protests remain banned at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says
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