Olympics: Tokyo Games organizers move event start times to beat heat

Organizers of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo said Wednesday they intend to change the start times of some athletics, cycling and rugby events in an effort to reduce the risk posed by extreme heat.Speaking at the conclusion of the latest meeting of International Olympic Committee's coordination commission, which monitors games preparations, Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori also revealed that the organizing committee will continue to plan for a boxing tournament, despite the threat of the sport's exclusion from the games.The risk posed to athletes, spectators and workers by extreme heat has…READ FULL ARTICLE