A woman has tried to extinguish the Olympic torch with a water pistol in protest over the decision to go ahead with the Games despite Covid-19 risks. Takahashi, an unemployed woman from the prefectural city of Hitachi, shouted 'No Olympics' and 'Stop the Games' before shooting her water pistol at the flame, carried by the 77-year-old runner. They added that the torch relay was obstructed by Takahashi's actions and she was arrested at the scene. The government is this week expected to extend anti-virus measures in Tokyo and elsewhere, with a decision on Olympic fans to follow. Several legs of the torch relay, which began in March, have been completed away from public roads to prevent crowds from gathering.

Source: Daily Mail July 06, 2021 10:34 UTC