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Japan's top government spokesman Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga smiles during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan August 26, 2020/ Reuters
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Japan PM Suga says to probably invite Biden to Olympics

"It's only natural," Suga said, since the heads of other Group of Seven industrialised nations had voiced support for the Summer Games to be held

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Olympics: Vaccination not required for Tokyo Games athletes, Bach says

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IOC and China make vaccine deal for Tokyo, Beijing Olympians

Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference following his confirmation as Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo, Japan September 16, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Japan's PM Suga says he is determined to hold Olympics this summer

Japan stands firm on Tokyo Olympics schedule, denies report of cancellation
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Japan stands firm on Tokyo Olympics schedule, denies report of cancellation

Major 2020 events happening in 2021
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Major 2020 events happening in 2021

Ticket holders in Japan were given the chance to ask for refunds because of the one-year postponement to the Games caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Reuters
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Refunds sought for 18% of Olympics tickets sold in Japan, organisers say

A person taking picture of Olympics logo. Photo: Reuters.
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US, Britain call out Russian hacking spree, cyberattacks against Olympics

A 3D printed Olympics logo is seen in front of displayed "Tokyo 2021" words in this illustration taken March 24, 2020. Reuters
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In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

FILE PHOTO: Fireworks light up the sky near the illuminated Olympic rings at a ceremony to mark six months before the start of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo January 24, 2020. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
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A look back at cancelled Olympics

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso takes questions at the annual meeting in Washington, US/Reuters
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'Olympics make no sense if countries cannot send athletes'

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa and Paralympic mascot Someity plushies are displayed for sale inside a souvenir shop in J-village compound, ahead of the upcoming Olympics torch relay in Nahara town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Tokyo 2020 announces opening event despite mounting coronavirus concerns

Runners head towards the finish line during the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo on March 1, 2020. Photo: Collected
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Olympics-Japan's crowdless sports: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?