Special suspension for sports entry Partial suspension Corona mutant government policy until the end of January next year

Some of the variants of the new coronavirus have been confirmed by the government regarding special sports measures that allow foreign athletes and staff to enter the international competitions and training camps for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics that have been postponed to next year. It was revealed on the 29th that the policy to suspend the application of the country / region was notified to the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and others. The period is until the end of January next year.

　Responses in line with government policy to tighten border measures in countries / regions where mutants have been confirmed. Furthermore, there will be no relaxation of voluntary waiting measures for Japanese athletes returning from the target countries / regions. It was decided to thoroughly prevent infection in preparation for the Tokyo Games.

　The target to be suspended this time is the United Kingdom, South Africa, France, Italy, Belgium, etc. Although Japanese athletes returning from the target country can enter the country, they are required to wait for 14 days and cannot participate in tournaments or practice, which have been permitted so far.

Source: https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201230/plt2012300002-n1.html