A petition calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics which garnered 350,000 signatures in nine days was submitted to organizers on Friday, reflecting growing public opposition to the event as the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections sweeps Japan.

A petition against Tokyo Olympics with 350,000 signatures submitted to organisers

An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few days, as public concerns mount over holding the Games in a pandemic.

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan

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A petition against Tokyo Olympics with 350,000 signatures submitted to organisers

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan