Over the past month, several athletes have asked for clarity over The Games' future, some have even called for its cancellation.
The Tokyo Olympics in 1964 was the first to be held in Asia and it revolutionised many things.
The government is likely to extend Tokyo's emergency and put the same order on northern Hokkaido, which is set to host the marathon.
Sabre fencer C. A. Bhavani Devi created history by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics.
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth are unlikely to make it to the Tokyo Olympics due to the cancellation of the Singapore Open.
One of the best ever to play the game, Nadal's statement will have a rippling effect on the tennis world and on the Olympics' organizers.
IOC president Thomas Bach has cancelled the trip to Japan as the country battles the fourth wave of infections.
Virat Kohli and other Indian cricketers have received their first coronavirus vaccine shots before they leave for England.
Nishikori is currently participating in the Italian Open and expressed his opinion after winning a match in the first round of the tournament.
Japan is facing a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, throwing the games in doubt.