The rearranged Tokyo Olympics got under way on Wednesday with victory for Great Britain’s women’s football team and softball action in Fukushima. The day ended on a sour note for Britain though, with the news that shooting gold medal hope Amber Hill will not be able to travel to Tokyo after testing positive for Covid-19. Explore your future Olympics host right here.#FasterHigherStrongerTogether@AUSOlympicTeam pic.twitter.com/CuUvsgCq8s — Olympics (@Olympics) July 21, 2021Coming up tomorrowThe men’s football tournament begins, with reigning champions Brazil taking on Germany in the evening match in Yokohama. Covid updateHill’s positive test is a huge blow to both the 23-year-old and Team GB. Meanwhile, Candy Jacobs, who was due to compete in the women’s street event on Monday, is also out after testing positive.
Source: Express July 21, 2021 13:18 UTC