'Not like prison' – gymnasts content with COVID restrictions before Tokyo test

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At an upscale hotel in Tokyo, gymnasts from the United States, Russia, China and Japan are getting a taste of what more than 11,000 athletes might ...

"Not like prison" – gymnasts content with COVID restrictions before Tokyo test

They are preparing for Sunday's meet, which will be the first international event to be held at an Olympic venue since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games’ postponement.The one-off event is seen as a trial run for how international athletes may travel to and stay in Japan safely during the Games. However, the 23-year-old added that he will bring a video games console if he returns for a longer period during the Olympics.

 

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