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Japan prepares for Tokyo Olympics amid Covid-19
May 14, 2021
Tokyo (Japan), May 14 (ANI): Despite the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, preparations for Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics are in full swing in Japan. The torch relay launched on March 25 from J-village football training center in Fukushima prefecture is continuing around Japan. This preparation is being progressed decisively because Tokyo Olympics is the symbol of overcoming Corona crisis.In March 2020, Olympics torch arrived at Fukushima from Athens. After decision of postpone of Tokyo Olympics torch relay was suspended. Fukushima, which suffered massive earthquake in 2011, has the importance to launch torch relay because it is a symbol of getting light over a big disaster. The torch relay is going around Japan to prevent Corona infection. The audiences to support the Olympic torch relay are limited due to pandemic. People are watching it on TV or internet communication and are supporting the Olympics event. The runners are very cheerful and cooperative. Japan is making big efforts to hold safe Olympics and Paralympics amid the Covid-19 pandemic.