TOKYO 2020 organisers have declared that they have launched an investigation after a group of athletes were caught drinking in the Olympic Village.
Olympians staying at the accommodation complex have been banned from consuming alcohol outdoors as a precaution against coronavirus.
Organisers have previously stated that athletes are only permitted to drink alcohol alone in their rooms to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
But on Friday night, a group of unnamed individuals were caught breaking the rules by boozing at the Tokyo Bay complex.
Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto has since spoken of the incident where he revealed that the situation is being looked into.
Speaking at a press conference, he said: “On the night of July 31, multiple athletes and members of the delegation were at the park within the village.
“And they were drinking alcohol and we are aware of this fact.
“Currently, we are investigating the situation and, based on the results, we will take the appropriate action.”
He also claimed that police were called to the scene, though it is unclear whether the officers took any action.
Team GB race walker Tom Bosworth has hit out at Tokyo organisers after branding his accommodation in Sapporo – outside of the village – as a ‘prison’.
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The men’s and women’s race walks and marathons have been moved 500 miles north of Tokyo to avoid the harsh and hot Japanese summer climates.
In a now-deleted tweet, Bosworth blasted: “Hey IOC Media – you know the millions of money bag (sic) you make off the Olympics?
“Any chance in the week of our race we could get some food? Like meals? Not cold slop, steamed onions or partly cooked pasta? This is the ‘pinnacle of sport’.
“Sapporo feels like a prison. Welcome to the sweaty school dining hall that a lifetime of hard work gets you. IOC Media – any chance you could be a little athlete focused?
“Any chance we could have some where to get some fresh air aside from the 900m training lap we have? A cup of coffee wouldn’t go a miss.”
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Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk
