Sapporo not ready amid virus resurgence
The Hindu
The city is currently under a COVID-19 state of emergency
When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital. Two years down the track, critics say organisers have effectively leapt from the frying pan into the fire. Sapporo is currently under a COVID-19 state of emergency amid a resurgence in coronavirus infections.More Related News