Hundreds of people have mobilised around Tokyo's National Stadium in mass protest against the upcoming Olympic Games. Japan has attributed almost 11,000 deaths to COVID - good by world standards but poor compared to Asian neighbours like Taiwan and Vietnam. American sprinter Justin Gatlin, who is trying to reach his fourth Olympics, said he felt safe competing in Tokyo. Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said Thomas Bach's visit to the city is now unlikely'I felt beyond safe,' he said. 'I don't think athletes should be treated specially,' she said.

Source: The Nation May 09, 2021 15:56 UTC