Olympics chiefs publish must obey rules for Tokyo 2020
Japanese Olympic chiefs have outlined rules ahead of this summer’s postponed games that will require regular testing among athletes while also prohibiting fans from cheering
Athletes and officials are set to be tested for Covid-19 every four days at the Tokyo Olympics – and fans will not be allowed to cheer or sing
Olympic chiefs published their guide for international sports federations on Wednesday.
Those taking part will be expected to take a coronavirus test 72 hours prior to departure for Tokyo, and present evidence of that negative test upon arrival.
They will be taken straight from the airport to the camps where they will have 14 days of restricted movement.
They will not be allowed to use public transport unless given permission – and fans will be asked to clap rather than sing or cheer in the Olympic venues
The new guidelines warn anyone breaking the rules could be kicked out of the Games, and Japan. IOC sports director Christophe Dubi said: “From a technical standpoint, we are very confident for a number of reasons.
“Tokyo is the best-prepared city we have ever seen. Venues were all completed a while ago and the planning was well in place and extremely detailed at the time we had to postpone the Games last year.”
But he admitted the Games would be ‘very different’ for spectators and athletes alike. “For all Games participants, there will be some conditions and constraints that will require flexibility and understanding,” he added.
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During the Games, officials will be told to stay two metres away from athletes, one metre away from others and wear a face mask at all times.
The rearranged Tokyo Olympic Games will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021