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The Tokyo Olympic Games have been delayed to the summer of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

March 30, 2020 19:09 JST

Updated on March 30, 2020 21:48 JST

TOKYO -- The Tokyo Olympic Games will now start on July 23 next year and finish on Aug. 8, authorities said on Monday.

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