Tokyo is in a state of emergency as it deals with a surge in covid cases.
With just two and a half months to go until the Olympics in Tokyo, a new poll claims 60% of people in Japan want it cancelled.
The capital's in a coronavirus state of emergency until at least the end of the month - and the country's vaccine rollout is well behind many western nations'.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he's never "put the Olympics first" ahead of protecting the population.
Westmeath SHC: Ending Championship Drought On The Cards For Lough Lene Gaels
Lough Lene Gaels were previous championship winners in 2002.
Midlands LGFA Champions Looking To Book Provincial Semi-Final Spots
Ballinamere Durrow, Portlaoise and Milltown are all in action.
Laois SFC: Consistency The Message From Portarlington Manager
Portarlington take on Courtwood this weekend in a replay.
Portlaoise Panthers Aiming To Return To Winning Ways
The Laois club have lost their previous two games in the Super League.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Lough Lene Gaels Set For Bank Holiday Clash
The two sides played out a draw in their first match.
Buccaneers Travel To Wexford In AIL This Weekend
Buccs are looking to win their first game of the season in Division 2B.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane Looking To End Six Year Championship Drought
A 13th title is the motivation for Ferbane this weekend.
Laois SFC: A Second Chance Awaits Courtwood
Courtwood and Portarlington will clash in a Laois Football Championship Final replay.
Portlaoise Panthers Looking To Continue 100% Start
Panthers have had a positive start to the season.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Looking To End 29 Year Famine
Jack Cooney's side take on The Down's on Sunday.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore And Ferbane Set For Trilogy
A win for Tullamore will secure a three in a row for the first time since 1926.
Milltown Secure Westmeath Ladies Football Championship
A late goal sealed the title for the club.
Medals Secured For Midlands Boxer At European U15 Championships
Ronan Charles secured a dominant victory over Lativian Denis Kaschenk.
Westmeath SFC: A Repeat Of 2022 The Motivation For The Down's
The Down's take on Coralstown Kinnegad this Sunday.
Westmeath Seeks Government Backing For €78m Sports Complex Plans
A swimming pool, sports hall, badminton courts and weather pitches are some of the features.
Offaly SHC: Shinrone Fightback Not Enough In The End
Shinrone almost pulled off one of the comebacks of the season.
Clara Star Nominated For Player Of The Year Award
Aoife Dalton was a standout performer in Ireland's World Cup campaign this year.
"There's Work To Be Done To Sign Players"
Athlone Town head into the off-season after unprecedented success.
CCFL: Scoreless Draw Leaves Clonaslee Bottom Of Senior Division
St Peter's meet Willow Park in this week's headline fixture.
Laois SHC: Champions Stand Up To Be Counted When It Matters Most
Willie Hyland's side defended their title with a six point victory over Camross.
