It's full steam ahead for the organisers of the Tokyo Games as their Olympic partners show no objections despite concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athletes are encouraged to have COVID-19 vaccines before the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory for them, International Olympic Committee vice president John Coates said on Thursday.
Athletes are encouraged to have COVID-19 vaccines before the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory for them, International Olympic Committee vice president John Coates said on Thursday.
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