Tokyo Olympics organisers ban alcohol sales after public outcry

Games officials faced accusations the event was getting preferential treatment while other Tokyo businesses still faced alcohol restrictions

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The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have been forced to abandon plans to allow the sale of alcohol at venues after public outcry.

The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, Seiko Hashimoto, said on Wednesday that the decision had been made to ensure the Games were safe and secure" during the coronavirus pandemic.