The national Olympic committee of Kazakhstan canceled its pre-Olympic training in Kurume City. Reflecting on the current spread of the new coronavirus, Kazakhstan athletes would head directly to the Olympic Village in Tokyo. It was the first official cancelation of a pre-Olympic camp in Fukuoka Prefecture. The city continues to hope to host town activities, including online exchange events. Source: RKB / Mainichi / KBC
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