TOKYO OLYMPICS TO BE HELD WITHOUT SPECTATORS

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The Olympic Games in Japan are to be held without spectators due to rising cases of coronavirus.

Olympics Minister Tamayo Maru-kawa made the announcement following discussions with officials and organisers today.

A state of emergency in Tokyo will run throughout the Games, to combat coronavirus.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters it would run from July 12 and remain in place until August 22.

There has been widespread opposition to the Games in Japan, with calls for them to be postponed or cancelled.