World Athletics president understands ‘nervousness’ in JapanFans were discouraged from attending Sapporo half marathonThe World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe, says he understands the nervousness in
Japan over hosting an Olympics during a pandemic – but believes the Games will go ahead safely after attending a half marathon test event in Sapporo on Wednesday.
Japan is battling a resurgence in
Coronavirus infections and opinion polls consistently find the majority of the public is opposed to the Games, which are due to open on 23 July.