Yes, the only ones I've ever felt sorry for are the athletes who have worked very hard to get there. Apparently none of the US and other national teams required vaccinations, but one estimate is that 80% are vaccinated.
Athletes will operate in a bubblelike environment during the Olympics. As with everyone involved in the Tokyo Games, they are instructed to wear a mask at all times, keep their physical distance and take all the usual measures for preventing the spread of the coronavirus — such as frequently washing hands — plus some sports-specific measures, such as clapping rather than singing or yelling to cheer on their fellow Olympians.
Athletes are essentially only permitted to leave their accommodations to go to official Games venues, and they’re prohibited from using public transportation. That means activities such as sightseeing; visiting bars, restaurants or clubs; and mingling with Olympians staying in other places in the Olympic Village are out of the question. Athletes who break these rules could face a range of consequences that include disqualification from the Games and financial penalties.
Athletes who test positive are not allowed to compete. They must begin isolation immediately — most likely at a designated hotel, where organizers will provide three meals a day. The length of their isolation is determined by Japanese health authorities depending on the severity of their symptoms.
No athlete or team will be designated as “disqualified” for returning a positive coronavirus test. Instead, athletes and teams will receive a “DNS” (did not start) or sport-equivalent designation if they cannot compete.
An athlete’s or team’s minimum result before testing positive will be protected.
Wherever possible, any athlete or team that cannot compete will be replaced by the next most eligible athlete or team so competition may proceed as usual.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/o ... vid-rules/
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