Japan Olympics
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Japanese prime minister’s support drops to record low as Olympics close, survey findsIn the poll conducted over the weekend, Suga's support slid to 28 per cent, the lowest since he became prime minister in September last year.WorldAug 9, 2021
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China wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics in women’s rifle competitionChina's Yang Qian won the first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 10-meter rifle competition.SportsJul 23, 2021
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Miranda Ayim, Nathan Hirayama will be Canada’s flag-bearers for Tokyo OlympicsThe Tokyo Olympics is the first time two athletes march with the Canadian flag at a Summer Games opening ceremony, the Canadian Olympic Committee said.CanadaJul 19, 2021
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Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials sayInfection rates are climbing among the general population of the capital, topping 1,000 new cases for four consecutive days.SportsJul 18, 2021
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Feds approve travel exemption for Olympic athletes amid quarantine bubble planAthletes and staff will still need to stay at a government-authorized hotel when they return, but once they receive a negative result, they'll be able to join quarantine bubbles.CanadaJun 18, 2021
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Banning spectators from Tokyo Olympics ‘least risky’ option, experts warnJapanese medical experts warned on Friday that holding the Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase infections and said banning spectators was the least risky option.SportsJun 18, 2021
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Tokyo Olympic organizers to supply condoms to athletes, but urge social distancingTokyo Olympic organizers plan to give away about 150,000 condoms at next month's Games, but are telling athletes to take them home rather than use them in the Olympic village.SportsJun 14, 2021
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10,000 Tokyo Olympics volunteers have dropped out with 50 days left before GamesFew volunteers are expected to be vaccinated for COVID-19, since most will have no contact with athletes or other key personnel during the Games.WorldJun 3, 2021
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Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency as hopes for safe Tokyo Olympics fadeThe extension is needed as people are increasingly roaming in public, especially in Tokyo and Osaka, when they should be doing the opposite.WorldMay 28, 2021
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Japan to keep U.S. informed on COVID-19 risk as Tokyo Olympics approach: White HouseA top Olympic official last week said the Games would start as planned in Tokyo on July 23, even under a state of emergency after being postponed in 2020 during the pandemic.WorldMay 26, 2021
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