The final Olympic qualification in Synchronschwimmen should actually be from March 4th to 7th in the new Tokyo Aquatics Center take place and at the same time the first Olympic test with measures to protect against the spread of the Coronavirus be. But the International and the Japanese Swimming Association have come to the conclusion that Japanese An entry ban for foreigners makes preparations too difficult, reported the Japanese news agency Kyodo, citing informed circles. It was said that there are currently alternative dates between April and May under discussion.
Foreign athletes used for competitions or training for the Olympic Games after Japan should come, had initially been exempted from an entry ban for foreigners. The government in Such In mid-January, however, decided because of the imposed Emergency For Such and other provinces to repeal the exemption. The new one Emergency is initially valid until February 7, but according to media reports it could possibly be extended until the end of February.
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