The delayed Tokyo Olympics, which is to take place this year from July 23, has unveiled a 33-page rulebook for the athletes. Their time in Japan will be “minimised to reduce the risk of infection.”
From warning players to not socialise, avoid handshakes and not hug, the rulebook wants athletes to “avoid unnecessary forms of physical contact” — especially for the ones living in the Olympic Village.
The guidelines also state that athletes will be tested for the COVID-19 virus at least once every four days. Players who will return with a confirmed positive test will be barred from competing. Athletes could also be kicked out of their events if they break strict anti-virus rules.
The Tokyo organisers told AFP on Tuesday that they still plan to hand out around 150,000 free condoms to the athletes, but the new rulebook urges them to “limit your contact with other people as much as possible.”
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