The Youth and Sports Ministry has announced the return of football fans to the various match venues ahead of this weekend's league games.

The ongoing Ghana Premier League had to revert to playing games behind closed doors in February this year due to the surge in coronavirus cases.

Premier League clubs were hoping to admit fans prior to the start of the second round of the season but a late communique from the GFA saw games behind closed doors last weekend.

The Sports Ministry in a statement released on Friday has officially lifted the restriction indicating clubs are to admit only 25 per cent of fans.

The decision comes after several deliberations with the Ghana Football Association, The National Covid-19 Task Force and the Ministry of Sports.

The Ghana Football Association [GFA] have been tasked with ensuring that the directive is strictly followed, with all COVID-19 protocol enforced.

According to the statement, the decision comes after several deliberations with the Ghana Football Association, The National Covid-19 Task Force and the Ministry of Sports.

"The Ministry of Youth and Sports is delighted to announce that with immediate effect, approval is granted for football fans (25%) to return to the various League centres to watch both domestic and international competitions subject to observing all the national COVID-19 protocols and the GFA Matchday COVID-19 protocols".

The Ghana FA has issued a directive that clubs with stewards at their venues will be allowed to admit fans on match day.

Ghana Rugby female player, Dorothy Owusu Ansah has had a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching in Accra last Thursday.

The surgery which was done by highly-revered surgeon Dr. Oklu went smoothly.

Miss Owusu Ansah expressed her profound gratitude to the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr. Herbert Mensah, other Board Members, sponsors, and also her colleague players for their overwhelming support.

Speaking just after the surgery, the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah expressed his delight in seeing Dorothy go through the ACL surgery successfully.

He said, ” I think Ghana Rugby is proud of our record of looking after our players. We have had a series of injuries as we have in other sports but we have been able to face them off and today I am happy to see Dorothy, a prospective national player for the Ghana Rugby team, have a successful ACL operation in Ghana performed by Dr Oklu and we need to thank Akai House for all their Assistance.”

” The operation was successful according to the doctor and I am happy and proud that Mr Ako Wilson, a Board member and Rafatu lnusah along side other players from Ghana Rugby, Paulina, Francis, were all on hand to offer their support rose to the occasion.”

Mr. Mensah added that, “Sports is one thing , but it evolves over time, the business model you put forward and the business models you use have to be taken into account, the present and the future, your players are your present and your future”

“Being a minority sport, as they all say in Ghana ,where every sport is ranked after football, everybody is struggling for a piece of the national cake and how it should be shared but certainly what we have been able to achieve in Ghana Rugby is in line with our business model”

“Getting into Rugby Programs, the expansion of said programs, the introduction of women into Rugby, the women’s league which only started in the last couple of years and the ranking of the Ghana Rugby women’s team in the top 10 within Africa and winning one of the cups in Tunisia is a huge testament to those who have pushed behind us to make sure it happened but, we have to look after the players as well and an ACL injury is a very serious one which means a player might be out for 7 to 12 months depending on how the physio goes”

“Once again we wish Dorothy all the best in this recovery and all those involved in supporting her. It is always important that when these things happen we don’t forget about our sponsors, the people who have helped us , especially through this very difficult time, Sunda International without them, Ghana Rugby would have struggled all these years and we owe them a lot”

” We hope that we can renew our relationship, post covid, with lnterplast, Gino Products, Societe Generale who sponsor Africa Rugby and have a better relationship with them, we really hope that they come forward as well as Pan African who have been our major kit sponsors over the years”

“Everybody is struggling to recover from covid-19 but we have to continue with our plans , still being very conservative with what we do so that we can emerge from this period stronger and better..”

Source - ghanarugby.org

Ghana Rugby female player, Dorothy Owusu Ansah has had a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching in Accra last Thursday.

The surgery which was done by highly-revered surgeon Dr. Oklu went smoothly.

Miss Owusu Ansah expressed her profound gratitude to the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr. Herbert Mensah, other Board Members, sponsors, and also her colleague players for their overwhelming support.

Speaking just after the surgery, the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah expressed his delight in seeing Dorothy go through the ACL surgery successfully.

He said, ” I think Ghana Rugby is proud of our record of looking after our players. We have had a series of injuries as we have in other sports but we have been able to face them off and today I am happy to see Dorothy, a prospective national player for the Ghana Rugby team, have a successful ACL operation in Ghana performed by Dr Oklu and we need to thank Akai House for all their Assistance.”

” The operation was successful according to the doctor and I am happy and proud that Mr Ako Wilson, a Board member and Rafatu lnusah along side other players from Ghana Rugby, Paulina, Francis, were all on hand to offer their support rose to the occasion.”

Mr. Mensah added that, “Sports is one thing , but it evolves over time, the business model you put forward and the business models you use have to be taken into account, the present and the future, your players are your present and your future”

“Being a minority sport, as they all say in Ghana ,where every sport is ranked after football, everybody is struggling for a piece of the national cake and how it should be shared but certainly what we have been able to achieve in Ghana Rugby is in line with our business model”

“Getting into Rugby Programs, the expansion of said programs, the introduction of women into Rugby, the women’s league which only started in the last couple of years and the ranking of the Ghana Rugby women’s team in the top 10 within Africa and winning one of the cups in Tunisia is a huge testament to those who have pushed behind us to make sure it happened but, we have to look after the players as well and an ACL injury is a very serious one which means a player might be out for 7 to 12 months depending on how the physio goes”

“Once again we wish Dorothy all the best in this recovery and all those involved in supporting her. It is always important that when these things happen we don’t forget about our sponsors, the people who have helped us , especially through this very difficult time, Sunda International without them, Ghana Rugby would have struggled all these years and we owe them a lot”

” We hope that we can renew our relationship, post covid, with lnterplast, Gino Products, Societe Generale who sponsor Africa Rugby and have a better relationship with them, we really hope that they come forward as well as Pan African who have been our major kit sponsors over the years”

“Everybody is struggling to recover from covid-19 but we have to continue with our plans , still being very conservative with what we do so that we can emerge from this period stronger and better..”

Source - ghanarugby.org

Management of 3FM, lifestyle radio brand and subsidiary of Ghana’s leading media conglomerate Media General, is organizing the maiden edition of the 3FM Tour Du Ghana on Saturday, April 24. 

3FM Tour Du Ghana is a cycling competition for professional cyclists from the cycling fraternity in Ghana with a route plan from Tema to Akosombo.

According to the organizers, amateurs are also welcomed to join the competition

At stake for contestants are a range of prize packages including cash amount, products and services from 3FM and sponsors.

The ultimate prize is a whopping cash amount of GH¢10,000 for the winner plus consolation prizes for all contestants.

The Chief Operations Officer of the Media General Group and Acting General Manager for MG Radio, Winfred Kingsley Afful, highlighted the benefits of healthy living and exercising which is one of the reasons for 3FM introducing the competition.

He said “to be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment”.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in 3FM Tour Du Ghana to exercise and stand the chance to win amazing prizes.

Source: 3news.com|Ghana

Countryman Premium Company (CPC), based in the Ashanti Region has come out with farming products to support Ghanaian farmers to increase their harvests.

The factory for the organic Nano Formulation for agriculture is coming up at Adidwan in Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Countryman Premium Company limited plans to expand its operations by replacing the present Agro chemical products, introduce new technology and expand its Organic Nano Formulation operations and all other related business.

Agrochemicals are generally recognized as a significant factor in enhancing the ability to meet Ghana’s need for sufficient, safe and affordable food and fiber, however, increased usage have led to environmental deterioration. In Ghana agriculture and public health sectors remain the major contributors of pollutants into the environment.

The use of present Agro chemical in farming as well as other related businesses has put threats on the lives of human beings and other living creatures.

Most of these chemicals contain poisonous substances which when emitted pollute the environment. Despite their benefits in increasing productivity, they are more of harming the living creatures which must benefit from the increased yield.

Also the recent viral pandemic (COVID 19) which has struck the global environment, taking away precious lives of human has become a fight of every nation.

To help eliminate the dangers associated with these chemicals and to also enjoy increased production, Countryman Premium Company Limited has replaced the present Agro chemical with Organic Nano Formulation. The organic Nano formulation comes in a form of ‘Agro clean’, ‘Agro charger Herbal’ and ‘Sanitizers’.

The agro clean is a 100% non toxic and carcinogenic free and readily bio degradable and herbal in nature. It provides a very Broad-Spectrum solution in an endeavor and a quest for a healthy Plant and a healthy non toxic application on the crop in the safest possible manner. It does not have any residuals after application on the crops and the plant and does not contain any pesticides or for that matter any toxic or carcinogenic or petroleum based compounds that is detrimental to human health.

The Agro Charger Herbal on the other hand is an organic crop growth enhancer. It is neither a fertilizer nor a pesticide. Agro Charger Herbal helps boost plant growth and also speeds plant growth.

Nano Sanitizer has been manufactured to help combat the prevailing pandemic which has become a Global concern. 

Countryman Premium Company targets every individual but with much emphasis on farmers and Agro chemical sellers to help boost Agriculture and also maintain serene environment for its inhabitants. With the sanitizer, the company will reach every human being in the country and beyond.

ORGANIC CHARGER

The Agro Charger is an organic crop growth enhancer. It is it is both a fertilizer and a pesticide. Agro charger-herbal is a very powerful and effective organic herbal product that helps to boost plant growth. The product is very efficacious for two reasons:. It is made from plants and applied to plants and it is unbelievably small size.

Extensive field trials at various universities and government research institutes such as ICAR, ICMR, CSMCRI-CSIR facilities have shown that this magic solution aids;

Develops a robust root system speeds plant growth reduces fertilizer uptake (i.e Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorous, Magnesium etc) and helps detach them from the bulky fertilizer clump. This helps make nutrients more readily bioavailable and absorbable. This reduces the amount of fertilizer and manure usage.

Improves plant health and hardiness as well as boosts plant’s internal immunity from various diseases.

Protects plants from insect damage and grows; More Branches per plant, More leaves per branch, Bigger and more luscious green leaves, More yield, Bigger yield, Sweeter yield-i.e higher BRIX.

Its content; Enhances cold resistance of plants-i.e reduction of plant damage from cold weather, Yields greater harvest volumes, All these features work together to give users longer growing season with more and heartier yield.

The Benefits are numerous as it, Does not contain volatile organic compounds that may cause any harm.

Does not contain irritating fumes or odour, Very safe for users, Is readily bio-degradable, Is non-carcinogenic, Is environment friendly, Does not contain any nutagenic ingredients, It is very safe and bio-compatible, It is non-flammable, It is very cost effective, Does not require any special training in its usage and it is completely herbal and organic

AGRO CLEAN

Agro Clean is a herbal, organic and highly efficient crop protector that helps selectively rid plants of pests, bacterial infections and fungal infections. At the same time, it does not harm predator pests, natural enemies, pollinating agents, crops and human beings. Agro clean helps get rid of the bad and safeguards the good. Agro clean is poison-free.

Agro Clean is made from extracts of sugarcane, corn, wheat, soy, potatoes, rice, coconut and other tree saps.

Agro Clean is certified by control union and international federation of organic Agriculture movements-organics international, meaning, Agro Clean can be used for organic farming internationally.

The product is very safe on the crops. In fact, this has been proven through multiple extensive trials at various ICAR Universities.

Due to its herbal and organic nature of its ingredients, the sprayer requires no safety equipments as agro clean is; Non-toxic (poison-free), Non-mutagenic, Non-carcinogenic, Non-genotoxic, biodegradable, skin safe, food-grade and non-odourous

Agro Clean keeps plants clean from a variety of sucking pests, fungi and bacteria to ensure healthy plant/crop growth.

Uses of organic nano formulation

Since the organic nano are used for organic farming it is crop growth enhancer, it is neither a fertilizer nor pesticide. It helps boost plant growth. It is a very powerful and effective organic, herbal efficacious for two reasons:

It is made from plants and applied to plants and It is unbelievably small size

Advantages of Agro Clean

Agro Clean and Agro Charger are organic and highly efficient crop protector.

The compressive strength is good enough for ordinary construction in different orientations and sizes give different surface textures.

It has very low maintenance cost and demolishes brick structures very easy,

It is reusable and recyclable.

Application of Agro Clean

Agro Clean is an alkaline detergent, environmentally safe, remaining active in hard water. It can be used on farms to remove faeces, dusts and other dirts. It can also employed to wash tractors, trucks, trailers and other vehicles

Application of Agro Charger

Agro Charger dissolves fertilizer particles, reducing them into elemental ions. This makes them more readily absorbable via foliar, basal or systematic application. Besides increasing the yield sizably, it is a very safe and a cost effective option to increase the profitabilit.

Demand Forecast

The demand for organic nano is directly related with the growth in the agriculture sector in general and farming which in turn depends  on  the overall economic development of the country.

The agriculture sector expanded by 4.8 percent in 2018 compared to a growth rate of 6.1 percent in 2017. Its share of GDP declined from 21.1 percent to 19.7 percent in 2018. A crop is the second largest activity in Ghana with a share 14.5 percent of GDP.

On the other hand, among the factors that influence the demand for Agro Charger and Agro Clean, one of the critical factor is identified to be economic  growth  leading  to growth of the Agriculture sector due to the planting for food and jobs and planting for export. According to the government, the GDP of the country is expected to grow at a minimum average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

If the average demand for for agro charger and agro clean for small scale farming, then there would be more yield because organic nano increase farm produce by 48%.. Most of this demand is met by farmers.

Pricing and Distribution

The factory-gate price of the envisaged is recommended at GHS40.00 for the organic nano ( agro charger and agro clean). The products from the factory will be distributed directly to Agro chemical shops and other end users.

The Directors of the company are Emmanuel Quaye - MD, Francis Dwomoh - Director and Joseph Opoku Ware Osei – Secretary and Peter Abum Sarkodie - General Manager.

Company History

The history of Countryman Premium Company Limited dates back to 2014, when Mr. Emmanuel Quaye, Mr. Francis Dwomoh and Mr.  Peter Abum Sarkodie entered into partnership with Shukla Ashar group of companies based in India who have combined the acient art and knowledge of Ayurveda with principles of Quantum Electro Mechanical Physics to present to the World the true power of herbal and organic nano-particles.

The Ayurveda science guides us in combining the right vegetable and grain extracts, while the modern technologies and principles of Quantum Electro Mechanical Physics help us miniaturize the products into nano size  and increase their potencies. Consequently, we are able to develop a wide range of herbal and nano products that answer many challenges faced in the fields of Agriculture, Health, Hygiene, Oral Care,  Animal care, mosquito control and management, cleaning, soil Amendment, Detoxification, waste management, and many more. In short we are all about revolutionizing and transforming the quality of life and overcoming globally-faced challenges. 

Products and Services

The Company is currently into the production and supply of different types organic nano. The Company also has expertise and offer consultancy services in the areas of farming.

Vision

To become the leading organic Nano Formulation production and distribution company in sub-Saharan and other parts of Africa and the World at large.

Mission

To provide safe, sustainable and effective herbal Nano-technology based options to address critical National Priority issues and foster livelihood

Goals and Objectives

Countryman Premium will be a market challenger and will take advantage of trying new techniques, which have not been tried before. This means that through innovative and creative brainstorming, goals set can be achieved.

Objectives

To establish a modern organic nano factory with a nominal capacity of 600MT per hour.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Lebanon house at Tudu in Accra will be boiling when Ghana's next world champions Musah Lawson and Victus Kemavor  clash  for the National Super Welterweight title on the 1st May 2021.

Lawson, a former national boxer, Black Bomber who turned pro not quite long hopes to take the chance and make his fans happy.

Victus Kemavor from the Volta Region has proved to be a durable boxer and intends to offer a great match.

The National and West Africa Super Middleweight will also be decided.

George Ashie aka ‘Red Tiger’ is on the bill together with other popular boxers like Selassi Gorsh, Jacob Dickson, crowd puller Faisal Abubakar and others.

Richmond Commey aka ‘Chorkor Banku’ has promised to cause the biggest upset in boxing history by knocking out rising star Jessie Manyo Plange in their West Africa Boxing Union title fight.

The action boxing night dubbed 'MAY DAY AKOTOKU' will be at the Lebanon House, a well known sports center in the heart of the capital on 1st May 2021,  

Ace Match Maker Believer Williams said there would be other big bouts and a Press Conference scheduled for next week Thursday at the Bukom Boxing Arena to announce full details on the bill.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Henry Manly-Spain, a businessman has been tipped to become the next president of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) after Lawyer Peter Zwennes decided not to go for a third term.

Others who have made their intentions known are Abraham Neequaye, Rabon Dodoo and Mohammed Amin Lamptey.

International Referee / Judge Roger Barnor is hoping to be elected as the first vice president.

The boxing sanctioning body will go to the polls on Thursday, July 22 at the Trust Sports Emporium (Bukom Boxing Arena) on July 22, 2021 to elect new executives for the next four years.

The positions to be vied for are president, first and second vice presidents, treasurer and four other members to be elected.

Positions like Public Relations Officer (PRO), Medical Doctor, Lawyer (Legal Advisor) and Technical Director will come by appointment with two other members to be co-opted onto the board.

Meanwhile, the GBA has formed a four-man electoral committee tasked with the planning of the elections and congress.

They are Mr. Lord Acquaye, Mr. J.A Annan, Mr. Yoofi Boham and the association’s Secretary General, Patrick Johnson.

 By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana’s Super Bantamweight champion, Theophilus Tetteh who faces South Africa’s Ayabonga Sonjica for the vacant IBF Africa Junior Featherweight title on April 24, 2021 in the Rumble Africa Promotions event has promised to win in style.

“I am going to South Africa to show them the Ghanaian style of boxing, I am not only going to win, but display the Akotoku skills to prove that Ghana is the best boxing nation in Africa” he told Yours Truly at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday.

The handsome humble boxer and his coach Suleiman Martey were supposed to leave Accra for South Africa on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

According to experienced Coach Martey, they have really prepared and hope to give South Africans a real fight.

He said they cannot say whether they are winning by knock out or on points, but the IBF African belt is coming to Ghana, and it will pave way for bigger fights.

Ghana’s Theophilus Tetteh is one of the international guests on the bill at the Boardwalk Casino PE.

The sleek sensational boxer from Bukom said the home boy Ayabonga Sonjica is not up to his standard, and he cannot wait to bring the title to the people who eat, drink and sleep.

The main bout will see the IBF elimination for World Jnr. flyweight title fight over 12rds between Sivenathi Nontshinga (RSA) and Cristian Araneta (Phillipines).

The main supporting bout will see WBO International Jnr bantamweight title fight over 12rds involving Yanga Sigqibo(SA ) against Jerald Paclar (Phillipines).

There would be the Republic of South Africa and vacant WBO Global flyweight title fight over 12 rounds between Jackson Chauke (champion and challenger (GP) vs Luyanda Ntwanambe(D/village challenger).

Lerato Dlamini (RSA) will clash with Hassan Milanzi (Zimbabwe ) in a Featherweight contest.

The event is spiced with a Jnr lightweight female bout over 6rds between Nozipho Bell (PE) and Asandiswa Nxokwana (EL).

A Flyweight undercard will see Lusizo Manzana (Mthatha) vs Thembelani Nxoshe (M'sane) and a Jnr lightweight over 6rds between Mhlanganisi Sogcwayi (M'sane) vs Mandlenkosi Sibuso(GP).

Match Maker Michael Baron Quartey of Global Boxing Stars / UBA Representative in Ghana said Theophilus Tetteh can not afford to lose this chance which is going to propel him into the world ranks.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) on Thursday,15th April, 2021 paid a visit to the Jay Kay & Industrial Investments Ltd head office in Accra.

The GOC led by President Ben Nunoo Mensah presented a proposal for support towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Director of Jay Kay Industries Investments Mr. Pawan Aidasani said "Currently we're doing a lot of exercise books for the needy children who are going to school, but I don't think many children have taken sports as an academic exercise, you know they take Political Science or Maths, but nobody is taking Sports so seriously.

“So what I will proposal is 100,000 or 200,000 copies of my books to advertise for the GOC for free, it goes to children and we plan the back page of it in a strategic way that will let people aware and enroll into a program of GOC. It gives you all the mileage apart from the TV and the media attention because this is going to be with children who will be reading and writing daily and all kinds of activities the GOC has planned.

“We would sponsor that page for GOC for free and we will distribute it and give your copies out so that you can also distribute your copies around but we will be doing the sales of it and of course, it gives you all the adverts platform at the back of the book. A book costs Ghc 1, so if we do 200,000 books , you can see that 25% goes into the adverting for GOC” he explained.

Jay Kay often features foreign footballers, but never got Ghanaian stars on local books so that children can admire.

The Jay Kay boss suggested a meeting with the Ghana Football Association to allow them to advertise local players and the Black Stars, to promote Ghana Football as well as generate some income.

The GOC President Ben Nunoo Mensah said, "this proposal is specifically for the Olympic Games and whatever support you can give us, but the ideas that you have  brought up, we will have a discussion with Executives and see the way forward.

Among the GOC Executive Board members were, Mr. Mike Aggrey Chef D' mission for Tokyo 2020 and president of Ghana Golf, Mrs. Delphina Quaye vice president of Ghana Swimming and Mr. Albert Frimpong president of Ghana Baseball and Skate Soccer.

Source – GOC Communications

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission chairman John Coates has claimed public opinion in Japan over the staging of Tokyo 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic will improve in the 100 days before the scheduled opening of the rearranged Olympic Games.

Coates, speaking to coincide with 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony on July 23, said he was "very confident" the mood in the host country would swing in favour of organisers.

A new survey this week suggested Tokyo 2020 organisers are still struggling to win public support with more than 70 per cent of Japanese citizens wanting the Games to be cancelled or delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a poll conducted by Japanese news agency Kyodo News, 39.2 per cent of respondents want the Games to be cancelled and 32.8 per cent are in favour of another delay.

The results of the poll come a day after tougher COVID-19 measures were imposed in Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa to halt a potential rise in cases.

Concerns remain over the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Games, particularly as Brazil and India grapple with surges of infections, while the Japanese Government has been slow to roll out COVID-19 vaccines.

Overseas spectators have been prevented from attending the Games as a result of the global health crisis.

Coates, an IOC vice-president, claimed that stories such as Hideki Matsuyama's triumph at The Masters and swimmer Rikako Ikee qualifying for the Games after recovering from leukaemia, coupled with the coronavirus countermeasures that are set to be in place at the Games, would shift public opinion.

"We have to publicise the countermeasures that are progressively being taken to ensure the safety of the Japanese public," said Coates.

"They have to understand the emphasis that we've placed on this, as well as the emphasis on the safety of the athletes.

"I could give you an example.

"Sydney wasn't looking too good in public opinion one year before, but once we got into that last 100 days, things turned.

"Those are the sorts of stories and there'll be other stories of Japanese athletes and foreign athletes.

"Once those stories start to get out to the public, I'm very confident that public opinion will turn."

IOC executive director for the Olympic Games Christophe Dubi confirmed the second version of the "playbooks", the rules athletes, officials and other attendees must adhere to during their stay in Tokyo, would be published on April 28.

Under the terms of document, designed to ensure the Games can go ahead amid the pandemic, visits to tourist areas such as bars and restaurants are banned, while athletes are set to be prevented from competing if they test positive for COVID-19.

Those who come into "close contact" with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 will only be cleared to participate once they themselves have registered a negative test.

Athletes have also been told to arrive at the Athletes' Village no earlier than five days before their competition at the Games and depart no later than two days after.

Dubi said the update would include more information on testing, dealing with close contacts and what he called an "adapted quarantine", which will see all attendees told to detail their movements for the first 14 days after they arrive in Japan.

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto stressed organisers need to be "meticulous and bold at the same time [and] prepare ourselves for the Games" during a ceremony held to mark the 100 days to go milestone.

"We will make every moment left until the Games count," said Hashimoto.

"Over the next 100 days, Tokyo 2020 will continue fine-tuning its plans.

"The playbooks will be updated to include  even more detail and reflect the latest expert advice.

"All elements will be refined with the ultimate goal of ensuring a safe environment where athletes can give their very best

Organisers today unveiled two-metre high Olympic Rings and statues of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

They also illuminated symbolic venues of the Games in the colours of the rings as a tribute to health and medical workers fighting against COVID-19.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are due to run from July 23 to August 8, with the Paralympics set to be held between August 24 and September 5.

By Liam Morgan