
Violators of safety rules could be disqualified
The Hindu
Athletes will face harsh punishments, including disqualification, for violations of COVID safety rules as per the guidelines in the third and final edition of the ‘Playbooks’, the COVID-19 rule books
Athletes will face harsh punishments, including disqualification, for violations of COVID safety rules as per the guidelines in the third and final edition of the ‘Playbooks’, the COVID-19 rule books for those entering Japan to participate in the Olympics, unveiled by the organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday. The organisers said in the case of flagrant infractions, serious sanctions will be imposed including permanent exclusion from the Games, deportation and fines. In the media briefing, the IOC also mentioned that an additional 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses will be available for people who are involved in the Games.More Related News

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