1. Home
  2. Slideshows
  3. Tokyo Lights The 2020 Olympics' Flames Despite Coronavirus Fears

Tokyo Lights The 2020 Olympics' Flames Despite Coronavirus Fears

Published March 15th, 2020 - 07:42 GMT

Despite global coronavirus concerns, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revealed that the Tokyo Olympic Games will continue as planned in July.

The Olympics were supposed to kick off on July 24 till August 9. However, the coronavirus outbreak created doubt if Japan will be able to continue with the games or not.

The Japanese prime minister said: "We will overcome the spread of the infection and host the Olympics without problem, as planned."

 

View as a slider
View as a list
People wear face masks as they take pictures in front of the Olympic Rings at the Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on March 6, 2020. Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organisers said on March 6, as preparations continue despite worries over the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP

People wear face masks as they take pictures in front of the Olympic Rings at the Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on March 6, 2020. Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organisers said on March 6, as preparations continue despite worries over the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP

A security guard wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo station on March 11, 2020. Japan and Olympic organisers are at pains to insist this summer's Games in Tokyo are on, despite the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP

A security guard wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo station on March 11, 2020. Japan and Olympic organisers are at pains to insist this summer's Games in Tokyo are on, despite the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP

A woman dressed as a priestess lits the Olympic flame during the Olympic ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

A woman dressed as a priestess lits the Olympic flame during the Olympic ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

Participants dressed in ancient attire take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, on March 12, 2020 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

Participants dressed in ancient attire take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, on March 12, 2020 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

Torchbearer Greece's Anna Korakaki, Rio 2016 gold medallist in the 25m pistol shooting, walks past Greek Evzones Guard as she holds the Olympic flame and an olive branch during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

Torchbearer Greece's Anna Korakaki, Rio 2016 gold medallist in the 25m pistol shooting, walks past Greek Evzones Guard as she holds the Olympic flame and an olive branch during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP

European Commission vice-president in charge for promoting our European way of life Margaritis Schinas (L) holds the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP

European Commission vice-president in charge for promoting our European way of life Margaritis Schinas (L) holds the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP

Women dressed as a priestesses take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP

Women dressed as a priestesses take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP

US actor Gerard Butler poses with the Olympic flame during the Olympic flame relay in Sparta on March 13, 2020 ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Valerie Gache / AFP

US actor Gerard Butler poses with the Olympic flame during the Olympic flame relay in Sparta on March 13, 2020 ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Valerie Gache / AFP

In this file photo taken on February 19, 2018 France's gold medallist Martin Fourcade reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the biathlon men's 15km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang Medals Plaza during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Five-time Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade announced in a statement on March 13, 2020 that he would end his career at the end of the season, after the last race which will take place on March 14 in Kontiolahti, Finland. Kirill KUDRYAV

In this file photo taken on February 19, 2018 France's gold medallist Martin Fourcade reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the biathlon men's 15km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang Medals Plaza during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Five-time Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade announced in a statement on March 13, 2020 that he would end his career at the end of the season, after the last race which will take place on March 14 in Kontiolahti, Finland. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

People wear face masks as they take pictures in front of the Olympic Rings at the Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on March 6, 2020. Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organisers said on March 6, as preparations continue despite worries over the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
A security guard wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo station on March 11, 2020. Japan and Olympic organisers are at pains to insist this summer's Games in Tokyo are on, despite the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
A woman dressed as a priestess lits the Olympic flame during the Olympic ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Participants dressed in ancient attire take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, on March 12, 2020 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Torchbearer Greece's Anna Korakaki, Rio 2016 gold medallist in the 25m pistol shooting, walks past Greek Evzones Guard as she holds the Olympic flame and an olive branch during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
European Commission vice-president in charge for promoting our European way of life Margaritis Schinas (L) holds the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
Women dressed as a priestesses take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
US actor Gerard Butler poses with the Olympic flame during the Olympic flame relay in Sparta on March 13, 2020 ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Valerie Gache / AFP
In this file photo taken on February 19, 2018 France's gold medallist Martin Fourcade reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the biathlon men's 15km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang Medals Plaza during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Five-time Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade announced in a statement on March 13, 2020 that he would end his career at the end of the season, after the last race which will take place on March 14 in Kontiolahti, Finland. Kirill KUDRYAV
People wear face masks as they take pictures in front of the Olympic Rings at the Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on March 6, 2020. Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organisers said on March 6, as preparations continue despite worries over the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
People wear face masks as they take pictures in front of the Olympic Rings at the Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo on March 6, 2020. Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organisers said on March 6, as preparations continue despite worries over the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
A security guard wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo station on March 11, 2020. Japan and Olympic organisers are at pains to insist this summer's Games in Tokyo are on, despite the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
A security guard wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo station on March 11, 2020. Japan and Olympic organisers are at pains to insist this summer's Games in Tokyo are on, despite the new coronavirus outbreak. Philip FONG / AFP
A woman dressed as a priestess lits the Olympic flame during the Olympic ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
A woman dressed as a priestess lits the Olympic flame during the Olympic ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Participants dressed in ancient attire take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, on March 12, 2020 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Participants dressed in ancient attire take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, on March 12, 2020 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Torchbearer Greece's Anna Korakaki, Rio 2016 gold medallist in the 25m pistol shooting, walks past Greek Evzones Guard as she holds the Olympic flame and an olive branch during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
Torchbearer Greece's Anna Korakaki, Rio 2016 gold medallist in the 25m pistol shooting, walks past Greek Evzones Guard as she holds the Olympic flame and an olive branch during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP
European Commission vice-president in charge for promoting our European way of life Margaritis Schinas (L) holds the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
European Commission vice-president in charge for promoting our European way of life Margaritis Schinas (L) holds the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony on March 12, 2020 in ancient Olympia, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
Women dressed as a priestesses take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
Women dressed as a priestesses take part in the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on March 12, 2020. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP
US actor Gerard Butler poses with the Olympic flame during the Olympic flame relay in Sparta on March 13, 2020 ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Valerie Gache / AFP
US actor Gerard Butler poses with the Olympic flame during the Olympic flame relay in Sparta on March 13, 2020 ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Valerie Gache / AFP
In this file photo taken on February 19, 2018 France's gold medallist Martin Fourcade reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the biathlon men's 15km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang Medals Plaza during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Five-time Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade announced in a statement on March 13, 2020 that he would end his career at the end of the season, after the last race which will take place on March 14 in Kontiolahti, Finland. Kirill KUDRYAV
In this file photo taken on February 19, 2018 France's gold medallist Martin Fourcade reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the biathlon men's 15km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang Medals Plaza during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Five-time Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade announced in a statement on March 13, 2020 that he would end his career at the end of the season, after the last race which will take place on March 14 in Kontiolahti, Finland. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

You may also like

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content
Subscribe Now
Loading content ...