Tokyo Olympics hit by test event cancellations for some pool sport

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TOKYO—Tokyo Olympic organizers grappled with the cancellation of test events for several pool sports just days after they were restarted, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to disrupt preparations for the start of the Summer Games in July.

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has canceled Olympic qualifiers for diving and artistic swimming that were to double as test events this month and next, the calendar on its website shows.

Separately, a water polo test event involving only Japanese athletes, that was due to take place at the weekend, will be canceled because overseas officials are unable to come to Japan due to strict COVID-19 countermeasures, public broadcaster…

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