Olympics: JOC chief says Tokyo emerging from coronavirus crisis

Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita sent a message to his international counterparts Tuesday, telling them Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities as it emerges from the novel coronavirus pandemic.In an English memo to the presidents of national Olympic committees and sports federations, Yamashita said "we are slowly stepping out to restart our social lives, balancing preventative measures for COVID-19 with our daily activities."The statement was sent by Yamashita and fellow International Olympic Committee member Morinari Watanabe as the host NOC of the postponed Tok…READ FULL ARTICLE