THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
July 6, 2021 at 17:13 JST
The National Stadium in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward hosts an athletics test event on May 9 ahead of the Tokyo Games. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The government is now moving to ban spectators from late-night Olympic competitions and showcase events held in large venues, including the July 23 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium, sources said. [Read More]
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