The Chinese sailing team, which arrived in Japan to participate in the Tokyo Olympics, denounced a "flaw" in the anti-Covid-19 device in its hotel, where athletes rub shoulders with local tourists, according to state media .
The sailing team is the first Chinese delegation to take up residence in the archipelago and is staying in a hotel designated by the organizing committee, on Enoshima Island, where their events will be held.
Problem: the establishment also welcomes local tourists, which poses a potential risk of contamination of athletes in common areas, especially during meals, according to team officials. "We are discussing with the organizing committee," said Zhang Xiaodong, president of the Chinese Sailing and Windsurfing Association, in an article published on Sunday evening by the China news agency. “For now, the China team has a reserved floor within the hotel. But the fact that there is a mix with tourists within the establishment is clearly a risk. "
Faced with the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, Japan had already decided in March to refuse to welcome foreign spectators.
Tokyo is also again in a state of health emergency until August 22, because the capital currently has around 900 daily cases of Covid-19.
At most venues, the Games must be held behind closed doors, and very strict measures have been taken to separate the athletes, organization and media from the rest of the population.
World
Coronavirus: These countries that have already made vaccination compulsory
Sport
Olympics 2021: It's folded!
The Olympics will take place without spectators
Covid 19
Sport
Tourism
Olympic Games
Tokyo Olympics 2021
China
Tokyo
Japan