Share:The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix in Formula One was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organizers said on Wednesday. The 2020 Japanese GP was not run for the same reason. Japan, which last hosted the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from July 23 to Aug. 8., is set to hold the 2020 Summer Paralympics this month. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will begin on Aug. 24. Kyodo News reported on Monday that the 2020 Paralympics will be without spectators due to a rise in coronavirus infections in Japanese cities, including Tokyo.

Source: The Nation August 18, 2021 09:56 UTC