Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay legs could be cancelled if Covid rules broken

Organisers say spectators must stay distanced, wear masks and avoid loud cheering

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Sections of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay could be scaled down or even cancelled if spectators lining the route fail to observe coronavirus restrictions, Games organisers have warned.

Spectators who turn out to watch the torch as it begins its journey around Japan next week must wear masks, avoid cheering loudly and keep a safe distance from one another, the Tokyo 2020 organising committee said on Tuesday.