OLYMPIAN TASK

The pandemic has a cast a shadow on the forthcoming summer Olympics. While the hosts are geting ready, the Delta strain threatens to play spoilsport. Many athletes have voiced concerns with some opting out for varied reasons. As for tennis, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem will skip the event. And top star Roger Federer is yet to commit. It will be tragic if other disciplines too share the same story. The Tokyo Games are already a year late.

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