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Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends a news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, at his official residence during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, July 30, 2021. Photo:Reuters
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Japan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey

In the poll conducted over the weekend, Suga's support slid to 28%, the lowest since he became prime minister in September last year

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South Asia

Indian state to name roads & schools after Olympic medal winners

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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HK police arrest man for booing China anthem during Olympics broadcast

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Bangladesh: The most populous country to never win an Olympic medal

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk past extra papers reporting on Japanese gold medalists at Tokyo Olympics, in Tokyo Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Photo: UNB/AP
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Tokyo records record virus cases days after Olympics begin

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends a news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2021.
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Olympics-Support for Japan's PM Suga slides as Covid shadows Tokyo Games

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 Training - Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021 The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training REUTERS/Andrew BoyersREUTERS
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Olympics-Tokyo kicks off games amid Covid-19 fears

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Covid scare at Olympics: 3 athletes test positive for Covid-19, 2 staying at Olympic Village

Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, which will host the baseball and softball competitions during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is seen in Fukushima, Japan, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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Japan's Fukushima, in reversal, bars spectators from Olympic events

Passengers wearing protective face masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, walk at the Haneda airport, in Tokyo, Japan June 13, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou
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Organisers to ban Olympic spectators as Tokyo declares coronavirus emergency-report

An Olympic rings monument is pictured in the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Japan considers ban on all Olympic spectators, weighs extending curbs

Olympic to purchase land for expansion 
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Olympic to purchase land for expansion 

2020 Tokyo Olympic Games athletes' village (foreground) is pictured in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2021. Picture taken on April 7, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
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Take your condoms home: social distancing and sex in the Olympic village