The Olympic marathon was moved to Sapporo, a cooler city in the north, and organizers had planned several measures to try to keep fans and competitors cool.
The Telegraph Reported that Summer Olympics in Tokyo will begin on July 23, 2021
But the decision also means the games will take place during the hottest time of the year in Tokyo, an issue that was causing worry and complications before the coronavirus outbreak became an issue. The Olympic marathon was moved to Sapporo, a cooler city in the north, and organizers had planned several measures to try to keep fans and competitors cool. Some federations - including those representing swimming, table tennis, equestrian and triathlon - expressed a preference for a spring games during a call last week with Bach.
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