The IOC banned two other officials from the NOC, including Lukashenko’s son, Viktor, who is the first vice president of the national Olympic body.

IOC bans Belarus president Lukashenko from Olympic Games

Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics and pushed back the opening to July 23, 2021

Postponed Tokyo Olympics due to pandemic hit 1-year-to-go mark

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IOC bans Belarus president Lukashenko from Olympic Games

Postponed Tokyo Olympics due to pandemic hit 1-year-to-go mark