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.
Laois Can Improve Plenty - Enda Lyons
Laois fought back from an eight point deficit against Offaly last weekend.
Top Six Chasing Athlone Welcome Cobh To Westmeath
Town are looking for a fourth win in five games.
Westmeath Staring Down The Barrell For Midlands Derby
Midlands 103 analyst Gerry Buckley looks forward to a crunch clash in Tullamore.
Offaly's Minor Football Campaign Ends Meekly In Aughrim
The Faithful County fell behind early and never got back on terms.
Aoife O'Rourke Fighting For Silver Today
The Ballinasloe fighter faces a Turkish opponent in Belgrade.
"You Have To Look At The Things You Can Control" - Lee Pearson
The Offaly captain previews the Faithful's meeting with Dublin.
Turner Wins Another Major Championship Medal
The Portarlington swimmer landed bronze in Belgrade on Tuesday evening.
Henshaw Still Supporting Buccaneers
Henshaw's former club have had a tough season in AIL action.
Aoife O'Rourke Wins Another European Medal
There was less fortune for Aoife's sister Lisa in Belgrade yesterday.
Westmeath U20s Clinch Final Spot
A strong win over Carlow sees the Lake County progress in the Andrew Corden Cup.
Offaly Rider Dominates Mondello Masters Opening Rounds
Edenderry's Kevin Keyes hit a hat-trick in the Superbike category.
Westmeath Under 20s Face Tough Test To Progress To Final
There's also a midlands derby this weekend in the Leinster Minor Hurling Championship.
Westmeath Struggles Are A Credit To Kerry - Tommy Doyle
The Lough Lene Gaels man reflects on a disappointing performance by Westmeath.
Nicole Turner Taking On Best Of Europe In Madeira
Roisin Ni Riain has already won two medals for Ireland at the championships.
O'Rourke Sisters Fighting For More Major Medals Today
The Ballinasloe sisters are fighting for European bronze medals today.
Words Fail Me - Offaly Manager Left Shocked At Loss To Laois
Johnny Kelly's side were in control of their championship opener for the first 50 minutes.
Westmeath Fight Back To Secure Championship Opening Draw Against Offaly
Westmeath recovered from a strong Offaly start in Mullingar to retrieve a draw.
I Want The Blame To Fall On Me - Joe Fortune
The Westmeath manager is reacting after his side suffered a costly defeat.
Goal Of The Season Contender Secures Athlone First Away Win
Carl Mujaguzi's volley won Athlone three points in Tralee on Friday.
Laois Enjoy Sun Kissed Comeback Victory Over Offaly
Willie Maher's men looked out of the contest midway through only to come roaring back.
