Watch live as Olympic Games spokesperson Mark Adams holds news conference

Olympics Games spokesperson Mark Adams is holding a press conference ahead of the delayed Games in Tokyo as the country struggles to deal with another wave of Covid infections.

So far, several athletes have tested positive for the virus – in a Games that is due to go ahead without fans due to the ongoing pandemic.

Many athletes have received their jabs before traveling to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but worries persist that the event could lead to further Covid infections in the country.