Georgia athletes removed from Olympic Games after sightseeing trip

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Georgia athletes removed from Olympic Games after sightseeing trip

By Semi Turaga

Sunday 01/08/2021

[Image: File Photo]

Two silver medallists from Georgia were told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo.

Leaving the athletes' village for non-Games purposes is against measures designed to protect against COVID-19.

Japan has extended a state of emergency in the city following a surge in cases.

[Source: BBC]

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