The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have been rescheduled for nearly one year later with the Olympic Opening Ceremony on July 23, 2021. The Paralympics will be Aug 24-Sept 5.
“These new dates give the health authorities and all involved in the organisation of the Games the maximum time to deal with the constantly changing landscape and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to a press release. The new dates “also have the added benefit that any disruption that the postponement will cause to the international sports calendar can be kept to a minimum, in the interests of the athletes and the IFs.