Most Japanese against foreign fans at Tokyo Olympics: Poll
A Yomiuri newspaper poll has revealed that most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections.
With organisers planning to decide on the matter by the end of the month, the survey showed 77 percent of respondents were against allowing foreign fans to attend, versus just 18 percent in favour.
President Seiko Hashimoto of Tokyo 2020 has said she wanted a decision to let in overseas spectators or not before the start of the torch relay on March 25.
Organisers also said they would decide on the maximum capacity for spectators in general in April.
In the Yomiuri poll, 48 percent said they were against allowing any spectators into venues, and 45 percent were in favour.
The Olympics, postponed by a year because of the pandemic, is scheduled for July 23 to August 8, and the Paralympics from August 24 to September 5.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 1
Minister seeks stronger collaboration to tackle unemployment, protect workers
The minister said the federal government remained committed to creating an enabling environment for decent employment.
NationWide
Obi asks Tinubu to account for N15.8 trillion fuel subsidy savings, $100 billion borrowings
He congratulated the president on spending a night outside Lagos and Abuja.
Health
NASRE, hospital partner to provide free medical services for journalists
The NASRE president said the partnership was formalised during a meeting in Lagos.
Faith
Nigerian pastor who took delivery of N200 million SUV asks church members to donate money for fuel
The pastor described his SUV as a special gift.
States
Plateau records 724 surgeries, treats 17,603 patients in free medical outreach
The commissioner said no death was recorded throughout the outreach.
Agriculture
FG urges veterinarians to improve animal healthcare delivery
The project coordinator said the hospitals were established to bring quality veterinary services closer to livestock farmers.
