The organizers of the Olympic Games in Tokyo on Saturday morning, July 24, reported 17 new cases of coronavirus infection in people associated with the holding of the Games or participation in them.

Thus, the total number of those whose test for SARS-CoV-2 in the period from July 1 turned out to be positive has increased to 123 people..

A day earlier it became known that a skateboarder from the Netherlands and a table tennis player from the Czech Republic would have to refuse to participate in the competition.. The first case of coronavirus infection was also reported by the German team: the infection was detected in the cyclist Simon Gechke.

New cases of coronavirus infection detected in Olympic Village, despite strict precautions taken by the organizers of the Games.

According to the rules, competitors can arrive at the Olympics no earlier than five days before their performance, and must leave Japan no later than 48 hours after it.. In addition, it was decided that most of the competitions would be held without spectators..

XXXII Summer Olympic Games take place amid ongoing protests. Many Japanese people believe that holding mass sports events during a pandemic will negatively affect the level of coronavirus infections in the country.. Reported by Deutsche Welle.