News Japan declares emergency in Tokyo due to Covid-19, 2 weeks ahead of the Games This article first appeared on indiatoday.in. This is being reproduced here for badminton fans. PlayBaddy Jul 8, 2021 • 1 min read Tokyo Olympics: Japan declares emergency in Tokyo due to Covid-19, 2 weeks ahead of the GamesJust 16 days ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese government has decided to impose a state of emergency in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. It is likely that the Games will be held without any spectators in the capital city.India TodayIndia Today Web Desk