It was supposed to be the time when Tokyo Olympics 2020 would be going in full flow. However, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Games back by a year in what was a historic call by the organisers. With still around a year to go for the quadrennial events, Tokyo Olympics venues, that would have been decked up with world’s top athletes and fans from all around the world, are now being opened up for use by sporting federations and public.&nbsp;

The newly built Canoe Slalom Centre opened its gate on Monday for athletes to train and practice while the renovated Tatsumi Swimming Centre, which is also set to host water polo, will be available for use from mid-August.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said that it plans to also open the gates of other Olympic venues in the coming monhts, although that could change depending on the COVID-19 situation.

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The 2020 Games were due to begin last Friday but were deferred to 2021 given the current situation surrounding the dreaded virus and international travel and quarantine restrictions in some of the biggest countries.

The financial ramification to postpone the Tokyo Olympics have been immense with the bill for the quadrennial event coming up to more than $12.6 billion before the historic call was taken to delay the tournament.

The International Olympic Committee has estimated the postponement will cost around $800 million whereas Japan has yet to provide an estimate as to how much the deferment will cost the country.

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There has been mixed reactions from the sporting fraternity on Tokyo Olympics with many still being less optimistic about conducting the Games if a vaccine is not available by next year whereas others have been of the view that spectator-less Olympics will be too hard on the country and the organisers.

It was supposed to be the time when Tokyo Olympics 2020 would be going in full flow. However, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Games back by a year in what was a historic call by the organisers.

It was supposed to be the time when Tokyo Olympics 2020 would be going in full flow. However, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Games back by a year in what was a historic call by the organisers. With still around a year to go for the quadrennial events, Tokyo Olympics venues, that would have been decked up with world’s top athletes and fans from all around the world, are now being opened up for use by sporting federations and public. The newly built Canoe Slalom Centre opened its gate on Monday for athletes to train and practice while the renovated Tatsumi Swimming Centre, which is also set to host water polo, will be available for use from mid-August. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said that it plans to also open the gates of other Olympic venues in the coming monhts, although that could change depending on the COVID-19 situation. ALSO READ: Tokyo 2020 must be simple and safe, says IOC's Coates The 2020 Games were due to begin last Friday but were deferred to 2021 given the current situation surrounding the dreaded virus and international travel and quarantine restrictions in some of the biggest countries. The financial ramification to postpone the Tokyo Olympics have been immense with the bill for the quadrennial event coming up to more than $12.6 billion before the historic call was taken to delay the tournament. The International Olympic Committee has estimated the postponement will cost around $800 million whereas Japan has yet to provide an estimate as to how much the deferment will cost the country. ALSO READ: Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics There has been mixed reactions from the sporting fraternity on Tokyo Olympics with many still being less optimistic about conducting the Games if a vaccine is not available by next year whereas others have been of the view that spectator-less Olympics will be too hard on the country and the organisers.

Tokyo opens empty Olympics venues up for public use

Tokyo Olympics organisers are hoping to use all the venues as originally planned at the 2021 rearranged Games. Locking on the venues was a top priority for the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics as the Games were pushed back to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

As per several reports in Japanese media, organisers are hopeful of using all the venues as planned in the Tokyo Olympics, which was supposed to be held in 2020 but was postponed amid coronavirus pandemic.

As per Kyodo and NHK, who cited unnamed sources, organisers of the 2021 Games are now confident that all the original venues would be tied down for the Olympics again.

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However, Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masa Takaya, at his weekly news conference, said the reports were “optimistic” but added that nothing has finalised and announced.&nbsp;

“We have seen a series of media reports concerning the status of securing venues for the Games in 2021,” said Takaya.

"Tokyo 2020 is aware of these reports but I need to be very clear ... this is not something on which Tokyo Metropolitan Government or the Tokyo organising committee has made a formal announcement.

The organising committee has not made such an announcement at this stage and during this process, it is very unfortunate to see such reports based on this optimistic view.”

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Earlier in June, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto had said that 80 per cent off all venues needed was already secured with Athlete’s Village and Tokyo Big Sight – the media centre – among those yet to be completely secured.

However, Thursday’s reports even stated that competition scheduled would remain mostly unchanged and all ticket holders would be eligible for refunds while adding that the organisers of the Games would seek approval of these decisions on IOC’s General Assembly on July 17.

When asked about those details, Takaya said nothing has been decided and Tokyo 2020 didn’t expect to seek approval from the IOC next week. 
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Tokyo Olympics organisers are hoping to use all the venues as originally planned at the 2021 rearranged Games. Locking on the venues was a top priority for the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics as the Games were pushed back to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Tokyo Olympics organisers are hoping to use all the venues as originally planned at the 2021 rearranged Games. Locking on the venues was a top priority for the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics as the Games were pushed back to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. As per several reports in Japanese media, organisers are hopeful of using all the venues as planned in the Tokyo Olympics, which was supposed to be held in 2020 but was postponed amid coronavirus pandemic. As per Kyodo and NHK, who cited unnamed sources, organisers of the 2021 Games are now confident that all the original venues would be tied down for the Olympics again. ALSO READ: FIFA wants uniform global use of VAR, says refs chief Collina However, Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masa Takaya, at his weekly news conference, said the reports were “optimistic” but added that nothing has finalised and announced. “We have seen a series of media reports concerning the status of securing venues for the Games in 2021,” said Takaya. "Tokyo 2020 is aware of these reports but I need to be very clear ... this is not something on which Tokyo Metropolitan Government or the Tokyo organising committee has made a formal announcement. The organising committee has not made such an announcement at this stage and during this process, it is very unfortunate to see such reports based on this optimistic view.” ALSO READ: Chris Froome to leave Team Ineos at end of season Earlier in June, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto had said that 80 per cent off all venues needed was already secured with Athlete’s Village and Tokyo Big Sight – the media centre – among those yet to be completely secured. However, Thursday’s reports even stated that competition scheduled would remain mostly unchanged and all ticket holders would be eligible for refunds while adding that the organisers of the Games would seek approval of these decisions on IOC’s General Assembly on July 17. When asked about those details, Takaya said nothing has been decided and Tokyo 2020 didn’t expect to seek approval from the IOC next week.

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Tokyo 2020 looks to secure all venues for the postponed Games: Reports