Olympics bans spectators after Tokyo declares COVID-19 emergency

13 Sept 14:20 Key points summarised by AI

The Tokyo Olympics will proceed without spectators after Japan declared a COVID-19 state of emergency for the capital, running throughout the event.
This decision reverses earlier plans for limited spectator attendance, impacting ticket holders and eliminating the public spectacle of the Games.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga emphasized the ban is crucial to prevent Tokyo from becoming a source of new COVID-19 infections, particularly with the highly infectious Delta variant spreading.

Gold first, proposal next: Thai archer delivers on promise

Yesterday 16:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai para archer Khomson Singphirom won gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, fulfilling his promise to propose to fellow archer and partner Phannipa Srathongmaew.
Khomson's partner, Phannipa, also secured a bronze medal, making their achievements at the Games particularly memorable.