Tokyo 2020: A very different Olympics with value not to be overlooked

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Tokyo 2020: A very different Olympics with value not to be overlooked

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

Organising committees have been hard at work making sure a safe Olympic Games can be staged in Tokyo next month
Organising committees have been hard at work making sure a safe Olympic Games can be staged in Tokyo next month

Sports physician Chris Milne discusses the Olympic Games, due to begin next month, and what will be expected of our athletes to help keep everyone safe

Key Points, Early access to the COVID-19 vaccine has been obtained for New Zealand’s Olympic athletes. Two COVID-19 tests will be required in the 96 hours befor, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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