The Playbook
Athletes andOfficials
Your guide to a safe
and successful Games

April 2021
Version 2

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CONTENTS
Who is this Playbook for?

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Further information

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Stronger Together

4

Getting tested for COVID-19 at the Games

40

Sport countermeasures47

Principles

5

Venue countermeasures

50

Mask wearing

6

Eating at the Olympic and Paralympic Village

53

Minimise physical interaction

7

Smartphone applications

54

Test, trace and isolate

8

Vaccines

58

Think hygiene

9Compliance and consequences

59

Your Journey

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Introduction

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Before you travel

13Entering Japan19– Residents of Japan24

At the Games

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Leaving Japan

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Important updates from the last version.

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Who is thisPlaybook for?
Athletes(Aa)

Alternate Athletes(Ap)Team Officials and Additional Team Officials(Ao, Ac and ATO),
Training Partners, Personal Coaches and TAP-Holders(P)
Athlete Competition Partner for Paralympic Games 		

(Ab)

Chief Team Physician for Paralympic Games			(Am)

Village Administration Passes			(NOC, NPC)

Athlete Chaperone			(NOC, NPC)

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STRONGERTOGETHER
To ensure the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo
2020 go ahead this summer in a safe manner, theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC), International
Paralympic Committee (IPC), Tokyo 2020 Organising
Committee (Tokyo 2020), the Tokyo Metropolitan
Government (TMG) and the Government of Japan,
together with the world's leading experts in healthand sport event delivery, are working around the clock.
They are developing a range of measures to enable theGames to be staged taking into account the evolution of
COVID-19 in Japan and worldwide.
Every single Games participant has a clear role to play toensure their own safety. That is why we have all combinedforces to develop the Playbooks, which explain how theGames will be staged.
Following February’s publication of the first Playbook,several briefings and online meetings were held withall stakeholder groups. With the benefit of extensive
feedback and questions, together with ongoing learnings
from recent international sport events and expert
scientific advice, this Playbook Version 2 provides
updated guidance and further detail on how the Games
will be organised and operated, so that you can advanceyour preparations and implement your plans.

The Games are fast approaching and we are working
hand in hand with Tokyo 2020 and delivery partners
to ensure that we are ready.

to train during these very difficult times, will provide muchneeded positivity and hope to billions of people aroundthe world.

Additional detailed operational and sport-specificdocuments, as well as online Q&As, will be madeavailable and updated in the coming weeks. These
will continue to address the questions you may still
have following this version of the Playbook.

We must all take responsibility to ensure safe andsuccessful Games. Follow the Playbook, live the valuesof Excellence, Respect and Friendship. There will bechallenges to overcome, even sacrifices to be made.
But #StrongerTogether we will experience a Games
like no other.

To best support you ahead of the Games, your COVID-19
Liaison Officer (CLO) will soon be appointed and trained.
June's third and final planned version of the Playbook will
provide updates on any significant changes, in addition to
the information from your CLO.
These Games will be different and we all have to adjust.
In addition to no overseas spectators, you will facerestrictions to the places you can go to, as well as hygieneand physical distancing measures. These 'safety first'
decisions are there to protect you, all Games participants
and the people of Tokyo and Japan.
The eyes of the world will be on Tokyo this summer.
With more broadcast and digital coverage than everbefore, the performances of athletes, who have continued

Kirsty Coventry
Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission and Member of
the Coordination Commission for the Games of the XXXII
Olympiad Tokyo 2020
Robin Mitchell
Acting President of the Association of National
Olympic Committees and Member of the Coordination
Commission for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad
Tokyo 2020

Principles

PRINCIPLESThe COVID-19 countermeasures described in the Playbook aredesigned to create a safe Games environment for all Games
participants. Equally, they offer an additional layer of protection
for our hosts, the residents of Japan. You must fully adhere to the
Playbook throughout your time in Japan, keeping your interaction
with non-Games participants to a minimum.

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Principles

MASK WEARING

Wear a face mask at all times to protect you and everyone
around you. Masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19,
as they catch droplets exhaled by an infected person.
By wearing a face mask at all times – except when eating,drinking, sleeping, training or competing – you’ll help keep
the Games safe for everyone.

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MINIMISE
PHYSICALINTERACTION

COVID-19 is transmitted through infected droplets in our breath exhaled by coughing,sneezing, talking, shouting or singing – and is passed from person to person when weare in close contact. The risks of catching COVID-19 grow in crowded, poorly-aired
spaces and when we spend time in proximity to those who are infected with COVID-19.
That is why it is important to minimise social interaction, wear a mask, and avoid the 3Cs:
spaces that are Closed, Crowded or involve Close Contact.

#1#2
Keep physicalinteractions withothers to a minimum(and don't forget towear your mask!)#4#3
Avoid physical contact,
including hugs andhandshakes#5
Avoid enclosed
spaces and crowds
where possible

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Keep two metres' distancefrom athletes and at least
one metre from others,
including in operational
spaces#6
Use dedicated Games
vehicles. Do not use
public transport unless it
is the only option to reachcertain locations such as
remote venues

Only carry out the activities
submitted in your Activity
Plan, at places on the listof permitted destinations

Principles

TEST, TRACEAND ISOLATE

To stop the spread of COVID-19, it is vital to break the chain of human-to-humantransmission. That is why it is important to have stricter protocols to identify who has the
COVID-19 virus as early as possible, through testing; to understand who the virus might
have been passed to, through contact tracing; and to use isolation and quarantining tostop the virus from spreading further.

#1

#2

#3

Download Japan’ssmartphone Contact
Confirming Application(COCOA) and healthreporting application (app),and familiarise yourself
with any other technology
solutions which may be
used to support COVID-19
countermeasures

Get tested and provide
proof of negative results
before you depart for the
Games. You will be tested
again when you arrive at
the airport

Who is a close contact?

#4
Get a test if you experience
any symptoms or are told
to by the Japanese healthauthorities. If your test is
positive, you will need
to isolate

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Close contacts are those who have prolonged contact (for 15 minutes or more) with aperson who has a confirmed positive COVID-19 test, within one metre, without wearinga face mask. This is particularly applicable when such contact happens in enclosed
spaces such as hotel rooms or vehicles
Close contact cases will be confirmed by the Japanese health authorities, based on
information provided by you, your organisation and Tokyo 2020

Have regular screening
tests for COVID-19 during
the Games, as requiredfor your role9

Principles

THINK
HYGIENE

COVID-19 can live on everyday surfaces through droplets exhaled by an infected person.
If we touch those objects with our hands and then touch our eyes, nose or mouth, we run
the risk of becoming infected. That is why we must not forget the basics of good hygiene– regularly and thoroughly cleaning our hands, disinfecting surfaces, avoiding touching
our face, and wearing a face mask at all times.

#1#2
Wear a face mask
at all times#4#3
Wash your hands regularly
and use hand sanitiser
where available#5
Avoid using shared
items where possible,
or disinfect them

Ventilate rooms
and common spaces
every 30 minutes

Support athletes byclapping instead of
singing or chanting

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YOUR JOURNEYYour Journey

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INTRODUCTION
The Playbooks are the basis of our game plan to ensure
all Olympic and Paralympic Games participants and thepeople of Japan stay safe and healthy this summer.
They have been developed jointly by Tokyo 2020, the IOC
and the IPC. They are based on the extensive work of the
All Partners Task Force, which also includes the World
Health Organization, Government of Japan, the TMG,
independent scientific experts and organisations fromacross the world.
This Playbook sets out the responsibilities of athletes
and team officials, and should be considered alongsidewider information received from your National Olympic
Committee (NOC)/National Paralympic Committee(NPC). Additional operational publications (for example
the Athletes and Team Officials Guide, Team Leaders
Guide, Sport Entries Manuals, Period of Stay Guidelines,etc.) will be provided to your NOC/NPC when available,using Tokyo 2020 Connect. They will be regularly
uploaded and updated as necessary between now
and the Games.
The rules apply in the same way to every athlete andofficial, regardless of your sport or where you are living– just as they apply to all other Games participants.
Please take time to understand the plans, the steps you
must take and the rules you must follow – including thoserequired by the Japanese authorities – starting 14 days
before you travel and throughout the length of your stayin Japan. It’s crucial that you take personal responsibility
for your part in the plan: you play a critical role in thedelivery of a safe Games. As athletes and team officials,
you will set the standard.
COVID-19 Liaison Officers (CLOs)*
Every NOC/NPC has been asked to appoint a CLO.
This person will be your key contact for all mattersrelated to COVID-19. They will also be the contact
for Tokyo 2020, the Japanese health authorities, and,
where relevant, the IOC/IPC. It is requested that the
CLO be on-site in Japan for the full duration of yourdelegation’s stay. Additional CLOs may be appointed
as needed for support.
Your CLO will be responsible for ensuring that you
understand the content of and the importance ofcomplying with this Playbook. They will be given
specific training before the Games. There will be a
support framework in place for CLOs dedicated toeach stakeholder group.
*More information, 'Roles and responsibilities of the
COVID-19 Liaison Officer for NOCs & NPCs' has beencommunicated to your NOC/NPC.

Sport-specific countermeasures
You can find an overview of the general principles that
apply to sport countermeasures at the Games on
page 47. Sport-specific countermeasures will be detailed
in the ‘Athletes and Team Officials Guide’, ‘Team Leaders
Guide’ and ‘Technical Officials Guide’, available for yourNOC/NPC by the end of May.
When do the rules apply?
This Playbook describes the measures planned forGames-time (date to be confirmed). Those entering
Japan with a Pre-Valid Card (PVC) must comply with
the Government of Japan measures required at the time.
A PVC is valid as an entry document from 23 April,in conjunction with the other documents listed below.
See 'Before you travel', page 13.
The Playbook will be implemented progressively as
we get closer to the Games. Some countermeasures(for example, screening testing) and services (forexample, Games transport) will be different during
the pre-Games period (date to be confirmed). If you aretravelling early, your NOC/NPC will liaise with Tokyo 2020
for Playbook implementation dates and confirm with you
the measures that apply at the time you are travelling.

Your Journey

INTRODUCTION
Further guidance on the implementation of the Playbook
will be made available to your NOC/NPC.
Rules are subject to changeThis Playbook is written under the current understandingof the IOC, IPC and Tokyo 2020, based on the current
measures and requirements in force in Japan andthe foreseen situation at the time of the Olympic andParalympic Games.
Changes may need to be made to countermeasures in
the future, in collaboration with the Government of Japanand the TMG, to ensure any evolution of conditions andregulations in Japan are fully taken into account. This
includes procedures for entry into Japan. Future versionsof the Playbook could include more restrictions thanthose currently listed.
The next version (which is expected to be final) will be
published by June 2021.

Responsibilities and risk
We trust that the measures laid out will mitigate therisks and impacts involved in participating in the Games,
and we fully count on your support to comply with them.
However, despite all the care taken, risks and impacts
may not be fully eliminated, and therefore you agree toattend the Olympic and Paralympic Games at yourown risk.

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BEFOREYOU TRAVEL
Read this Playbook thoroughly before you travel,
make sure that you have understood the Playbook and theimportance of fully complying with the rules contained
within. See ‘Compliance and consequences,' page 59.
Your journey does not begin at the airport. Starting fromnow, ensure you take time to read and understand thelatest version of the Playbook thoroughly when you
receive it. If you have any questions, contact your NOC/
NPC or CLO well in advance before the Games.
The rules related to entry to Japan are in accordancewith Japanese authorities’ requirements. They apply
from 14 days before your travel; it's important to adopt
the right mindset in this period.
Further changes may be made to procedures for entry
into Japan in collaboration with the Government of Japan,
based on the latest situation.
You will be required to have medical treatment andrepatriation insurance (including cover for COVID-19)
covering the entire period of your stay in Japan– For athletes and team officials, Tokyo 2020 will
provide this insurance, only for the period between
Village pre-opening and closing dates (Olympic
Village: July 7 – August 11, Paralympic Village:
August 15 – September 8). Please note that thisinsurance only covers costs incurred in Japan– As per standard Games practice, NOCs/NPCs
must source their own insurance for membersof their delegations outside these dates
If you are attending a pre-Games Training Campin Japan or a post-Games Host Town exchange
programme:– Read and understand the Host Town’s Reception
Manual, which will outline further local measures– Your NOC/NPC must confirm its complianceto these measures at least one month
before departure– In principle, your destinations will be limited to youraccommodation, training facilities and exchange
programme locations. Public transport cannot be
used unless it is the only option to reach certain
locations, such as remote venues– NOCs/NPCs are required to secure agreementswith facility owners and the municipality in chargeof accepting athletes to hold a pre-Games Training
Camp or a Host Town exchange programme

Support from your CLO before you travel– Your CLO is responsible for ensuring thatyou comply with the Playbook– They'll submit your Activity Plan toTokyo 2020 and supply you with the'Written Pledge'– They'll help you prepare a list of regularcontacts for your time in Japan– If you test positive for COVID-19 before yourdeparture, inform your CLO immediately– If you have any questions or concerns about
any of the measures, now is the time to ask!

Before you travel

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE•

Make sure you have a Pre-Valid Card (PVC),
which will be validated to become your Olympic
Identity and Accreditation Card (OIAC)/Paralympic
Identity and Accreditation Card (PIAC).
Your CLO will give you the ‘Written Pledge’;
you will need to show this at Japanese immigration– The 'Written Pledge' is a document required by
the Government of Japan. Signed by Tokyo 2020,
it states that they take responsibility for yourvisit and will ensure you comply with the
Playbook rules. Your signature is not neededon this document– The 'Written Pledge' can be replaced with thepresentation of the health reporting app screen
once it is introduced. Details will be included in
the next Playbook•

Complete an Activity Plan*– Work with your CLO to finalise your plannedand possible destinations– They will submit your plan to Tokyo 2020
for approval by the Japanese authorities– It will be very difficult to request changes
once approved, so it is important to be ascomprehensive as possible when submittingYour Activity Plan must include:– Personal information (name, passport number,
NOC/NPC)– Accommodation address– All planned and possible destinations – restricted
to official Games venues and limited additional
locations, as defined by the list of permitted
destinations– The format is currently being finalised andwill consider how to select destinations in
a simple manner– If you must use public transport (air and bullet
trains): date, time and reason*More information on the Activity Plan templateand details of timing for submitting the plan will be
communicated to your NOC/NPC when available

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Before you travel

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE•

Make sure you know the latest information on
COVID-19 testing and certificates needed by yourairline, for any transit countries and for entry into
Japan. See advice of the Government of Japan•

Download and install the Contact Confirming
Application (COCOA) and health reporting app– The health reporting app is scheduled to bereleased in June. For details, see ‘Smartphone
applications’, page 54.

•

Monitor your health daily for the 14 days before
arrival in Japan– Take your temperature daily– Proactively monitor your personal health for any
other COVID-19 symptoms.
See WHO guidelines on COVID-19 symptoms•

If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 in the
14 days before arrival– Do not travel to Japan– Inform your CLO, who will explain the next steps

If you are travelling before the health reporting
app is released, fill in the Japanese authorities’‘Questionnaire web’– Details required include accommodation in
Japan, contact information and results of healthmonitoring for the 14 days before departure– When you submit the form, you will be given
a QR code. Either take a screen shot or print it
out, ready to show at Japanese immigration15

Before you travel

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE
Take two COVID-19 tests on two separate days within
96 hours of the departure of your flight to Japan(first flight if you are on an indirect route)*– Tests must use one of the methods listed on the‘Certificate of Testing for COVID-19’ designatedby Japanese authorities– Currently, approved test types (saliva or
nasopharyngeal swab) include real-timepolymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acidamplification (LAMP, TMA, TRC, Smart Amp,
NEAR), New generation sequence and antigen(CLEIA) tests– A list of approved testing providers is being
developed and will be made available to your CLO.
If the list does not include a convenient provider,
your CLO can liaise with Tokyo 2020 to add
providers to the list
*Take one of two tests within 72 hours of departure.
If you are travelling to Japan in the pre-Games
period, take one test within 72 hours of yourflight to Japan. The exact date from when two
tests within 96 hours will be required will be
provided to you when confirmed

Obtain a certificate of your negative COVID-19
test results
You are requested to use the certificate format
designated by the Government of Japan, or one
which includes all necessary information specified
by the GOJ as follows:– Date of issue, name, passport number, nationality,
date of birth, sex, sample type, testing method,
test result, test result date, specimen collection
date and time, name and address of medical
institution, doctor’s signature– You will need to present your negative test
results certification to check-in at the airport/
board the plane - if you are unable to provide yourcertification you will be rejected to take that flight•

If a COVID-19 test is positive:– Immediately begin self-isolation in line withlocal rules– Contact your CLO, who will record your symptoms,
test results and close contacts, as well as informTokyo 2020 and agree on next steps

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Before you travelsocial•Keep your physical contact with other people toa minimum during the 14 days before you travel
to Japan•

Prepare a list of the people you will spend
time with regularly while in Japan (format to beagreed with your CLO), for example, your roommate,coach, physiotherapist and immediate membersof your team– Share the list with your CLO, who will use it tohelp with contact tracing if required17

Before you travel

THINK
HYGIENE•

Follow good hygiene practice – including washingyour hands regularly or using hand sanitiser, andalways wearing a face mask•

Make sure you have access to enough masks tolast throughout your stay in Japan. Everyone is
responsible for their own supply but your NOC/NPC
may provide them for you; check with your CLO– Follow WHO recommendations on mask wearing– If using fabric masks, ensure that they can be
washed in high temperatures regularly, with atleast two but ideally three layers:– Inner layer of absorbent material, such as cotton– Middle layer of non-woven material, such as
polypropylene– Outer layer of non-absorbent material,
such as polyester or polyester blend– Check the manufacturer’s recommendations
and health certification of the product

•

Note:
– You will need to replace your masks as soon as
they become damp and wash them once a day.
You may use more masks than usual in hot andhumid weather– Please also be aware of guidelines regarding'Authorised Identifications' related to facemask branding
See WHO guidance on wearing a mask

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ENTERING
JAPAN
When you arrive, you must observe the instructions of theJapanese authorities and the following protocols at the
airport and for your onward journey.
Physical distancing and good hygiene measures mustbe followed throughout your time in Japan.
Further changes may be made to procedures for entry
into Japan in collaboration with the Government of Japan,
based on the latest situation.

Support from your CLO when entering Japan– If you test positive for COVID-19 on arrival
or experience any symptoms, immediately
inform your CLO by phone

Entering Japan

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE
Be ready to show immigration authorities:– Your PVC (OIAC/PIAC), along with your passportor other travel certificate associated with your PVC– Negative COVID-19 test results certification(hard copy); without this you will not be allowed
to enter Japan*– 'Written Pledge' by Tokyo 2020 (hard copy).
Without this you will be required to quarantine
for 14 days
– 'Questionnaire Web' QR Code (hard copy
or screen shot)– Any additional documents filled out on the
airplane and/or at airport•

Activate the COCOA app upon arrival and turnon Bluetooth– Turn on location information services and location
history on your smartphone, which may be needed
for contact tracing
For details, see ‘Smartphone applications’, page 54•

Be ready to take a COVID-19 test
(currently saliva antigen) on arrival– Wait in the designated area for your test
results, which will be processed at the airport– If your test results are unclear or positive,
be ready to take a second test for confirmation•

If your test results are confirmed positive– You must isolate** in accordance with the
instructions of the Japanese health authorities– Immediately inform your CLO by phone; they
will consult with Tokyo 2020, or with Host Town
authorities if you are at a pre-Games training camp
*Take one of two tests within 72 hours of departure.
If you are travelling to Japan in the pre-Games
period, take one test within 72 hours of your flight toJapan. The exact date from when two tests within 96
hours will be required will be provided to you when
confirmed**For more guidance on isolation, see ‘At the Games– Test, trace & isolate’, page 26.

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Entering Japan

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE•

If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19– Immediately inform your CLO by phone; they
will consult with Tokyo 2020, or with Host Town
authorities if you are at a pre-Games training camp
See WHO guidelines on COVID-19 symptoms
Quarantining on arrival and for the first three days
Border control measures in Japan havebeen revised since the first version of the Playbook
released in February 2021. You must quarantine atyour accommodation on arrival (the day of arrival
is considered day 0) and for the next three days
However, as athletes and officials, you will havepermission to perform your Games-related
activities during these three days, if:– you test negative for COVID-19 every day; and– you operate under a higher level of supervision
by Tokyo 2020

Your other option is to be quarantined at youraccommodation on arrival and for the next 14 days.
If you are attending a Pre-Games Training Camp,testing implemented by Host Towns is expected to
be daily. You will be tested for COVID-19 on arrivalat the Olympic and Paralympic Village. The same
rules apply to Satellite Villages and other athlete
accommodation

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Entering Japan

SOCIAL•

Follow the instructions of Tokyo 2020 and yourNOC/NPC, and move as quickly as possible
through the airport– Do not stop to visit any shops or services,other than the Accreditation Validation Counter– Use the Games-specific lanes provided at official
airports to minimise contact with others•

When you arrive at the Olympic and Paralympic
Village (or Satellite Village/other athlete
accommodation)– Follow the guidance of your NOC/NPC throughout
your stay– 'Guidelines on the Olympic Village Period of Stay’
and/or ‘Guidelines on the Paralympic Village Periodof Stay’ are available to NOCs/NPCs on Tokyo
2020 Connect•

Use only dedicated Games vehicles – do not use
public transport unless it is the only way to reachremote Games venues. For more information,see ‘At the Games – Getting around’, page 32

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Entering Japan

paralympic
considerations
If you use a wheelchair or other mobility device
that may be handled by another person undercertain circumstances (for example, airline staff
during travel), regularly disinfect the relevant
surfaces with sanitising wipes

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Entering JapanRESIDENTS
OF JAPAN•

Before the Games– For those living in Japan, continue tofollow countermeasures already in place– 14 days prior to your arrival at the Olympic andParalympic Village* or participation in Games
events including official training, additionalcountermeasures will apply– Download the COCOA and health reporting
app. The health reporting app is scheduled
to be released in June. See 'Smartphone
applications', – page 54– Monitor your health– Minimise your physical contact with others– Adhere to countermeasures on public
transport– Take a COVID-19 test 72 hours before you
arrive at the Olympic and Paralympic Village
or participate in the Games events, including
official training* 'Guidelines on the Olympic Village Period of
Stay' and 'Guidelines on the Paralympic Village
Period of Stay' are available for your NOC/NPC
for more information•

During the Games
Follow the rules described in 'At the Games',– pages 25-35

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AT THEGAMES
Physical distancing and good hygiene measures (alsolaid out in the principles pages 5-9) must be followed
throughout your time in Japan, for your own health andsafety and that of all Games participants and the peopleof Japan.
To enable physical distancing, overall accreditation
numbers have been reduced, venue operational plans
adapted and access to venues restricted to what isstrictly required for operational reasons.
In accordance with the Japanese authorities’
requirements, you are responsible for proactively
monitoring and reporting your personal health every
day via the health reporting app. Information on healthmonitoring for residents of Japan will be provided
separately.
The comprehensive screening testing regime in place
is based on science and expert advice. Testing will be a
crucial part of minimising transmission: used for generalscreening and for those identified as a close contact ofa positive case; as well as used for diagnosis for thoseexperiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Further changes may be made in collaboration with
the Government of Japan and the TMG, based on thelatest situation.

Support from your CLO at the Games– If you test positive at the Games for
COVID-19 or experience any symptoms,
immediately inform your CLO, who willtake you through the next steps– Your CLO can help you upload healthdaily monitoring results– If you’re unclear about any of the rules,
ask your CLO

At the Games

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE•

Proactively monitor your personal health everyday (body temperature and any other COVID-19
symptoms) and report the results on the healthreporting app (scheduled to be released in June)– Health monitoring protocols for residents of Japan
will be provided separately
For more information, see ‘Smartphone applications’,– page 54•

Prepare to have your temperature checked
every time you enter a Games venue– If you record a temperature of 37.5°C or higher,
after a cool down period it will be checked asecond time for confirmation– If you again record a temperature of 37.5°C
or higher, you will not be permitted to enterthe venue. Notify your CLO and follow theirinstructions. You will be taken to an isolation
area to wait for further measures– Details on the procedure and locations
for temperature checks will be includedin the next Playbook26

At the Games

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE
Screening testing– In addition to tests taken before departure and on
arrival in Japan, in principle you will be tested daily
to minimise the risk of undetected positive casesthat could transmit the virus– The dates and times will be set by your CLO
according to the sport and event schedule.
Details will be confirmed in the 'Team Leaders
Guide' / 'Technical Officials Guide' in May– Testing will take place under supervision in a
dedicated area in the Olympic and Paralympic
Village– The initial tests will be a saliva antigen.
If the results of the first test are unclear or positive,
a saliva PCR test will be conducted from the same
sample of saliva– You will be given a deadline by which yourtest results will be processed, which will
depend on the time of day the test is taken– The maximum processing time is expected
to be 12 hours. If the results of the second test
are unclear or positive, you and your CLO will
be notified– If you do not receive a notificationby the deadline, your result was negative– If you receive a notification, immediately go to the
COVID-19 Clinic (Fever Outpatient Clinic) to take afollow-up nasopharyngeal PCR test to confirm theresult. Wait there for your result (three to five hours)– Athletes and team officials (who are accompanying
athletes) staying in private accommodation must
follow the same procedure as those staying inthe Village– The specific protocols for interpretation of
results in complex cases will be developed by
the Results Advisory Expert Group (RAEG). This
group may also be called upon for interpretation ofcomplex cases
More information regarding the communicationof test appointments and results will be available
when confirmed– If you are attending a pre-Games training
camp in Japan or a pre-Games Host Town
exchange programme, in principle you willbe also tested every day. More informationon testing at pre-Games training camps will
be available when confirmed

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At the Games

TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE•

If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 during
your stay– Contact your CLO immediately for further
instructions. You will be taken to the
COVID-19 Clinic– If you are at a Games venue, proceed immediately
to the medical station of the venue for medical
examination. There will be an isolation spacelocated close to the medical station where
you will be temporarily isolated. If necessary, youwill be transported to a Games designated hospital– If you are at the Olympic and Paralympic Village,
you will be required to take a COVID-19 test at the
COVID-19 Clinic (or other designated medical carefacilities). Wait there for your result
See WHO Symptom Guidance•

If you have a confirmed positive test for COVID-19
during the Games– Immediately begin isolating and inform your CLO– You will either be required to continue isolating
or be hospitalised. You will not be allowed tocompete/continue your role
– The location and length of your isolation period
will be determined by the Japanese healthauthorities, depending on the severity andsymptoms of your infection– Further details on isolation such as WiFi, catering,accessibility, contacting your CLO/team etc. arebeing developed and will be shared when available– You will be discharged from isolation inaccordance with the discharge guidelines in Japan

CLO response– Your CLO and Tokyo 2020 will work with you
to confirm your activities and places you visited,from the two days before your symptoms
appeared to when you were tested and started
isolating, and to help identify close contacts inthat period– They will consult with the Japanese healthauthorities (including the local municipalities’
health authorities) and Tokyo 2020 to determine
further measures, such as disinfection of
specific areas
More information will be provided to CLOs in May

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TEST, TRACE
and ISOLATE
If you are a close contact of someone with aconfirmed positive test
– Close contacts are those who have prolonged
contact (for 15 minutes or more) with a person
who has a confirmed positive COVID-19 test,
within one metre, without wearing a face mask,from the two days before the person’s symptoms
appeared to when they were tested and started
isolating. This is particularly applicable when suchcontact happens in enclosed spaces, such as hotel
rooms or vehicles– Close contact cases will be confirmed by theJapanese health authorities based on information
provided by you, your organisation and Tokyo 2020
– The decision on applicable measures will bemade on a case-by-case basis and will take into
consideration the likelihood of you spreading thevirus. To be allowed to compete and/or continue
your role, you will need:– A negative daily nasopharyngeal PCR test result,for a period to be decided by the RAEG

– A positive assessment of your medical situationby the RAEG, which may take into accountmedical history, confirmed by the Japanese
health authorities– Agreement from your IF– If you are allowed to compete, enhanced
countermeasures may be required, including
further minimising contact with others, moving to a
private room, eating meals alone, using dedicatedvehicles, or separation during training and at yourcompetition venue

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SOCIAL•

Limit your contact with other people as muchas possible•

Keep a distance of two metres from others– There may be times when the distance between
athletes and others is less than two metres,
for example on the Field of Play (FOP) and in
preparation areas. Tokyo 2020, IOC/IPC and theIFs will develop and implement the necessary
countermeasures••

Olympic and Paralympic Village accessis restricted as follows:– Members of the NOC/NPC delegation will
be granted access, dependent on accreditation
privileges– Guest access will only be allowed for thosewith operational reasons, in agreement with
Tokyo 2020 and the IOC/IPC

Keep physical interactions with others to a minimum.
Avoid unnecessary forms of contact such as hugs,
high-fives and handshakes•

Keep your list of regular contacts up to date•

Avoid enclosed spaces and crowds wherever
possible– Avoid staying an unnecessarily long time ina space. Refrain from talking in constrained
areas such as elevators

Eat meals keeping two metres away from others
unless instructed otherwise, or eat by yourself,
keeping contacts to a minimum. See ‘Eating at
the Olympic and Paralympic Village,' page 53•

Anti-doping procedures will operate in accordancewith international standards, health and safetymeasures, and WADA guidelines, under the
management of the International Testing Agency
for the Olympic Games and the IPC for the
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SOCIAL••

Where you can go, what you can do
You will not have access to ticketed spectator areasof venues. Seating in accredited areas such as Same
Discipline Athlete seating is allowed (dependent on
accreditation privileges)
Follow only the activities you have outlined in your
Activity Plan
– You must only leave your accommodation to go
to official Games venues and limited additional
locations, as defined by the list of permitted
destinations. Permitted destinations are thosethat are critical for the Games and will have
COVID-19 countermeasures in place– Minimise contact (within one metre*) with
Games participants who have been in Japan for
more than 14 days, and with residents of Japan– Wear a face mask at all times– You must not use public transport– You must not visit tourist areas, shops,
restaurants or bars, gyms, etc– You are strongly encouraged to stay ataccommodation provided by Tokyo 2020

– If you are staying in self-arranged accommodation,
you must adhere to Playbook rules at all times andprovide information to Tokyo 2020 so they canwork with respective local authorities to facilitate
the implementation of COVID-19 countermeasures– If your planned accommodation is not able
to confirm the implementation of all relevant
COVID-19 countermeasures, you must contact
Tokyo 2020 to be provided with suitable
alternative options– Locations will be supervised on a regular basis toensure the locations and guests follow expected
standards*two metres for athletes

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SOCIAL
Getting around– You must not use public transport. You may onlyuse dedicated Games vehicles such as buses,
fleets and chartered taxis provided by Tokyo
2020 as a special service dedicated to Games
participants– All dedicated Games vehicles will operatefollowing official Japanese hygiene protocols.
They will have:– Mandatory face mask wearing, thorough handsanitising and refraining from conversation– Measures to enable as much physical distancing
as possible between passengers, depending on
the vehicle– A partition between the driver's seat andpassenger seats– Constant ventilation, through air conditioning– If you have to travel by air or bullet trains
to a venue in a remote city, you may do soon a limited basis. Tokyo 2020 will provide
information on available flights and bullet trains– Tokyo 2020 will manage reservations incollaboration with respective operators toensure there is appropriate space between
you and other passengers
Places to eat– If you are staying at the Village, eat there,
at Games venues or at other permitted destinations– Physical distancing and sanitary measures willneed to be respected at all dining facilities within
the Villages and venues
See ‘Eating at the Olympic and Paralympic Village’,– page 53– If you are staying outside the Olympic andParalympic Village, considering the increased
risk of infection when eating meals with others,
you should avoid doing so especially with Games
participants who have been in Japan for more than
14 days, and with residents of Japan– You must only eat in one of the following places,
where COVID-19 countermeasures are in place:– Catering facilities at Games venues(as the preferred option)– Your accommodation's restaurant– Your room, using room service or food delivery– Tokyo 2020 will require hotels to provide
enhanced room service and grab and go options

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SOCIAL•

Additional rules may apply to your sport/role andat certain locations. See 'Sport countermeasures,'– page 47•

Additional rules will apply for Opening and Closing
Ceremonies. These will be developed by Tokyo 2020
and the IOC/IPC– Victory Ceremonies with presentation of the
medals will take place at the competition venues.
Athletes and presenters will be required to wear
a mask. Other specific information will be
communicated closer to the Games.

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HYGIENE••

Wear a face mask at all times, except when training,
competing, eating, drinking, sleeping or during
interviews– During fitness training in the Olympic andParalympic Village, for example at the fitness
centre, you will be required to wear a face mask
If you feel the need to avoid the risk of heatstroke,
you may remove your mask when you are outside
and able to keep two metres apart from others.
See WHO guidance on wearing a mask
– Clean your hands before putting on and after
taking off your mask and avoid touching youreyes, nose and mouth. If possible, wash your handswith soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds.
Otherwise use hand sanitiser– Replace masks as soon as they become damp
and wash them daily– A face shield is not an acceptable alternative
to a mask. They should only be used to prevent
infection of the eye area or in situations where
wearing a mask would be impractical•

Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly for atleast 30 seconds, ideally using soap and warm
water. Otherwise use hand sanitiser•

Avoid shouting, cheering and singing – findother ways to show support or celebrate during
competition, such as clapping•

Ventilate rooms regularly where possible – at least
every 30 minutes and for a period of several minutes
each time•

Avoid sharing items wherever possible. Always
disinfect items that have been used previously
by someone else•

Disinfect your dining table after eating•

Respect the rules displayed in venues andaccommodation facilities, where enhanced cleaning
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At the GamespARALYMPICCONSIDERATIONS•

The restriction of keeping two metre’s distancefrom others will be waived for those in needof additional support, who can receive assistancefrom another member of their immediate circle– Masks should be worn at all times whenproviding assistance to others– Once aid has been given, sanitise yourhands and go back to maintaining a physicaldistance of at least two metres from others– You should still try to keep physical contact
to a minimum when possible•

You may temporarily remove your mask if you are
speaking or providing assistance to someone who
relies on lip reading, clear sound and/or facial
expressions to communicate. You should stay at
a distance of minimum two metres and should
put your mask back on as soon as possible•

If you use a wheelchair or other mobility device
that may be handled by another person undercertain circumstances (for example drivers), regularly
disinfect the relevant surfaces with sanitising wipes•

Isolation facilities for Para athletes and team officials
who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic(i.e. not requiring immediate hospitalisation) will be
confirmed shortly. Accessibility requirements, as wellas access for Para athletes and team officials who
require additional support, are being considered andwill be addressed•

For some sports (such as Para cycling and football
5-a-side), it will be critical for pilots and coaches toshout to communicate with vision impaired athletes
during competition. In those specific circumstances,
shouting will be permitted, whilst wearing a mask andrespecting physical distancing

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LEAVINGJAPANThe length of your stay is to be minimised to reduce
the risk of infection and help ensure a safe andsuccessful Games.
You should continue to follow the Playbook and any
instruction or requirement from the Japanese authorities– including hygiene and distancing rules – throughout
your departure and until you reach your destination.

Support from your CLO when leaving Japan– Your CLO can help confirm any COVID-19
requirements for international travel or entry
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test, trace
AND isolate•

Follow the instructions of your NOC/NPC regarding
your departure from the Olympic and Paralympic
Village. Athletes and sport-specific team officials
must depart no more than 48 hours after thecompletion of their competition or when they are
eliminated (whichever is sooner). For details, see'Guidelines on the Olympic Village Period of Stay'and 'Guidelines on the Paralympic Village Periodof Stay'•

If you are attending a post-Games Host Town
exchange programme, please consult with themunicipality in charge of accepting athletes•

Make sure you know the latest entry requirements
for your destination country, as well as any countries
you will pass through in transit•

Solutions will be available if you need to take a final
COVID-19 test and obtain a negative test certificate
for international travel or entry to your destination
country•

Travel to the airport using designated Games vehicles•

When you arrive at your destination, follow local
COVID-19 regulations, including any need toquarantine on arrival

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Leaving JapanPARALYMPICCONSIDERATIONS•Any Games participant staying in Tokyo and Japanafter the close of the Olympic Games to participate in
the Paralympic Games will have to continue following
the rules and behaviours outlined in this Playbook
You are not required to exit Japan and re-enter
the country for the Paralympic Games, but you areallowed to do so. In that case, upon re-entry for the
Paralympic Games, you would begin a new 'first 14
days in Japan' period

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Getting tested for COVID-19 at the Games40

BEFORE YOU TRAVELThis is Juan – a Spanish basketball player. He's due totravel to Japan on the afternoon of 19 July, to have a few
days to acclimatise.

He has to get two COVID-19 tests done on two separate
days within 96 hours of his departure. He's been reallycareful with who he's been seeing and is monitoring hishealth daily for the 14 days before his flight. He's confident
that there will be nothing to worry about.

It’s 17:00 on 15 July and Juan goes to get a COVID-19
test from an approved provider near his home. He'll checkwith the provider that the test certificate will have all thenecessary information and will arrive in time.

It’s 10:00 on 17 July. His test came back negative*
yesterday, which is great news. He's now on his way to
get another test, so he'll have two valid test certificates
before he travels on 19 July.

It’s 09:00 on 19 July. Both Juan's tests were negative.
He's got the certificates and is getting ready for his flight
this afternoon. He's charging his phone, installing thenecessary apps and putting all documents needed forarrival in Japan in his hand luggage.

*If your test is positive, begin self-isolation in line withlocal rules and contact your COVID-19 Liaison Officer(CLO) immediately to discuss next steps.

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ENTERING JAPANIt’s 10:00 on 20 July. Juan's just arrived at an airport inJapan and is about to disembark the plane. He has all
his documentation and his mobile phone ready.

He has to show his COVID-19 documentation – including
his negative test results and other necessary documents– to the Quarantine Officer as soon as he gets off theplane and goes for his COVID-19 test.

Juan has a COVID-19 test at the airport and will go to waitat the dedicated location for the results.

Juan's just been notified that his test was negative. All
necessary documents are confirmed by the Quarantine
Officer and he can proceed with the arrival process.

He's now ready to enter Japan. He'll validate his PVC andthen show his necessary documents at immigration. Thenhe'll get his bags and sports equipment and move to the
Olympic Village transport load zone.

Juan has his bags and sports equipment and goes toboard one of the TA buses to the Olympic Village, readyfor his Games to begin.

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SCREENING TESTING

Meet Lauren – a tennis player staying in the
Paralympic Village.

It’s the evening of 28 August. Lauren's just received anotification to remind her that her next COVID-19 test istomorrow morning. Her CLO has previously arranged thetest according to her schedule.

It’s 10:00 and Lauren's just given one saliva sample thatwill be used for an antigen quantitative test. If this test is
positive or unclear, the same sample will then be analysedusing a PCR test.

She'll only be notified if her test result is positive – she'll
find out within 12 hours. If this is the case, she'll be
required to do a confirmatory PCR test. She'll keep an eye
on her phone just in case. Her CLO will also have accessto her results. Until then, she'll carry on with her dailyschedule as planned.

It's 09:15 on 29 August. Lauren had early training thismorning and now she's on her way to get her regular
screening test. In principle, she gets tested for COVID-19
daily throughout the Games.

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POSITIVE RESULT

It's 16:30, Lauren's practising on court. She's spoken with
her CLO and received a notification that both analyses ofher regular screening test have come back positive.

She goes straight to the COVID-19 Clinic in the
Paralympic Village for a confirmatory PCR test. She's
spoken to her CLO and they've organised dedicatedtransport to take her safely to the clinic.

Lauren's just had the confirmatory nasopharyngeal PCR
test and she's now waiting in the COVID-19 Clinic for the
results. They should be ready in three to five hours.

The confirmatory test has come back positive. Lauren's
really disappointed, but she knows she needs to protect
the other athletes. She’ll now go to an isolation facility
outside of the Village, as per her CLO's instructions.

Tokyo 2020 has organised for special transport totake her to the facility. She's worried, but her CLO is inconstant contact and they’re arranging for her things to
be taken to the facility.

Lauren's CLO will work with the Japanese healthauthorities to determine how long she'll need to stay
in isolation. She's reassured that she'll be comfortable
and able to keep in touch with her CLO, team and family
and friends.

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BEING A POTENTIAL CLOSE CONTACT

This is Andrea. She's another tennis player participatingin the competition. It's 14:00 on 29 August. Since she
played tennis against Lauren yesterday afternoon, her
CLO called to say she's potentially one of Lauren's close
contacts. If she's confirmed as a close contact, she'll
need to take a confirmatory nasopharyngeal PCR testat the COVID-19 Clinic.

Andrea was told by her CLO to wait for contact fromthe Japanese health authorities. After that, the Japanese
health authorities contacted her and asked her somethings over the phone (how long she was with Lauren,
whether she was wearing a mask, etc.).

After confirming with the Japanese health authorities,
Andrea's CLO told her that because she'd stayed far
away from Lauren during competition, she isn't
considered a close contact. She returns to hercompetition schedule and her next scheduled
screening test will be tomorrow as planned.

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BEING A CONFIRMED CLOSE CONTACT

This is Priya, another tennis player competing in the
Games. It’s 18:00 on 29 August. She's also been playing
tennis with Lauren in training over the past few days.

Priya's just been informed by her CLO that following thetraining sessions and then a series of interviews together
with Lauren, she's been confirmed as a close contact.

Priya's case will be reviewed* to assess the likelihood of
spreading the virus. To return to competition, she'll need
to follow enhanced countermeasures, including daily
negative nasopharyngeal PCR test results and further
minimising contact with others, for example moving
to a private room, eating meals alone, using dedicatedvehicles and separation during training.

*Please note that close contact cases will be consideredon an individual basis by the Results Analysis Experts
Group under the confirmation of the Japanese healthauthorities. The respective IF will also need to be inagreement with the decision.

Because she was confirmed as a close contact, Priyawent to get her test at the COVID-19 Clinic. They told her
the results were negative. Her CLO is informed of theresult and will help with next steps.

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LEAVING JAPANThis is Aisha, competing in the Games in Athletics. It’s
22:00 on 6 August. She's just finished her final event
and is due to leave Japan within 48 hours. She's been
speaking to her CLO to help her organise her departure.

To fly back to Nigeria, Aisha needs to have evidence of anegative COVID-19 test. It’s the morning of 7 August andshe's on her way to have her test.

Aisha's received the results from the test and it’s negative– so she's all ready to go home tomorrow. Importantly, she
has the test certificate that she needs to show to board
the flight home.

At the airport, she's shown the necessary documents
at the airline check-in desk and to border control staff.
Everything's in order and she goes to board her flight,
reflecting on a truly memorable Games.

She's been keeping an eye on the entry requirements at
home, in case she has to take any additional measureswhen she arrives, such as quarantining. Her CLO is also
fully up to speed on this and is keeping her updated.

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Sport COUNTERMEASURESIn addition to the Playbook principles, the following
applies to sport operations at the Olympic andParalympic Games Tokyo 2020. Details of sport-specificadaptations are being developed by Tokyo 2020 and theIOC/IPC in collaboration with the respective International
Federations. Further information will be available by theend of May within individual sport publications, including
the 'Team Leaders Guide.'
Overall principles• To enable physical distancing, overall accreditation
numbers have been reduced, venue operational plans
adapted and access to venues restricted to what isstrictly required for operational reasons• Venue and area layouts will also be designed tosupport physical distancing, along with the use oftransparent acrylic screens where needed to help
prevent transmission• Please bear this in mind when deciding whether
it’s necessary to access a venue or a specific area
within a venue and aim to keep your stay as short as
possible•••

In general, all equipment must be disinfected
between uses and users must disinfect theirhands before and after use
Items such as towels and drinking bottles mustnot be shared
Masks must be worn by athletes when receivinga notification for doping control

Olympic and Paralympic Village
Sport Information Centre (SIC)• Floor markings will be used to help withphysical distancing• Transparent acrylic panels will be installedat the desks• Some services such as training bookings
may be provided online or at competition
venues only
• Printing documents is not recommended.
If you do need to print something, avoid
sharing documents with others unnecessarily

Gym• Disinfect equipment before and after use• Athletes are required to wear a mask during fitnesstraining in the Olympic and Paralympic Village
Pre-competition
Sport-specific activities such as draws, equipment
inspections and weigh ins• Activities will be held online or in open air spaces
where possible• When neither solution is available, such meetings
will be held in a room with a limited number ofparticipants to ensure physical distancing, andwith appropriate ventilation

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Sport COUNTERMEASURES
Athlete preparation areas
Sport Information Desk (SID)• Floor markings will be used to help withphysical distancing• Transparent acrylic panels will be installedat the desks• Some services such as training bookings may
be provided online or at competition venues only
• Printing documents is not recommended. If you doneed to print something, avoid sharing documentswith others unnecessarily
Physio areas• Disinfect equipment before and after use• Physios should use hand sanitiser before
and after any contact with an athlete
Ice and ice baths• Disinfect your hands before using ice• When using the ice baths, keep a safe distancefrom others and use them one at a time or insmall groups, avoiding facing each otherTowels• Towels must not be shared and must be placedin a collection box after use
Changing rooms• Physical distance must be maintained when
showering and changing, which may mean
waiting if the area is busy
• If possible, use facilities at the Olympic andParalympic Village instead of at the venue
Warm up and athlete call areas• Athletes can remove their face mask during
their warm up• An exception to the two-metre distancing rule fromathletes will be made during warm up if required,for athletes and/or team officials to fulfil their role
Athlete and technical official lounges• Entry to the lounges will be strictly restricted to thosewith access privileges and a purpose to be there• Transparent acrylic panels will be placed on thetables if physical distancing cannot be respected,
if necessary to enable people to fulfil their role•••

Shields will be installed in food display areas toreduce the risk of droplet exposure
Where possible, food and drink will be served by staff.
Otherwise, disposable utensils to move the food andgloves will be provided
Communal items with many users, for example
beverage dispensers, will be frequently disinfected

Repair services• Technicians should disinfect equipment before
returning it to the athlete
During competition
Operational personnel on or by the Field of Play• If it is not possible to ensure suitable physicaldistancing, alternative countermeasures will be inplace, such as installing transparent acrylic panels• This applies to all operational personnel on or aroundthe FoP, such as Technical Officials and equipment
technicians• Exceptions may be made

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Sport COUNTERMEASURES
Athlete seating areas on or by the Field of Play• Wear a face mask at all times• Physical distancing between athletes on teambenches will not be required• All others must keep two metres from athletes
if possible
Sport presentation• The wearing of masks by personnel involved
with sports presentation, such as performers andannouncers, will be treated on a case-by-case basis• Announcers and interviewers must keep a distanceof two metres from athletes and avoid contact at
all times• Equipment such as headsets and microphones mustnot be shared and must be disinfected after use• PA equipment will be disinfected regularly if shared
between people

After competition
Mixed zone and press conference
RHB• The use of a boom microphone (a microphone
attached to a pole) will be mandatory, in order toensure the two-metre distance between athletes
and interviewers is maintained• The floor of the mixed zone will be marked at
all venues to ensure physical distancing: Athlete
position < two-metres > interview position• Interviews with athletes should last no morethan 90 seconds
Press and Broadcast• All interviewers must wear a mask.
Athletes can remove their mask for the interview
Press conferences• Press conferences will be streamed live,with questioning via a dedicated platform

In addition to the mixed zone and press conference
room, athlete interviews will be allowed in the IBC,RHB studios, standup positions, MPC and the Olympic
and Paralympic Village Plaza. Please refer to the
Broadcaster and Press Playbook for additional details.
Victory Ceremonies• Victory Ceremonies with presentation of the medals
will take place at the competition venues. Athletes
and presenters will be required to wear a mask. Other
specific information will be communicated closer tothe Games.

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VENUE COUNTERMEASURESIn addition to the Playbook principles, the following
applies to venue operations at the Olympic andParalympic Games Tokyo 2020. Details of venue-specificadaptations are being developed by Tokyo 2020 and theIOC/IPC. Any further information will be available within
individual venue operating plans.
Physical distancing•

Separation of flows between athletes and others– Athlete flows will be organised so that they do
not cross with others, unless it is unavoidable for
operational purposes in which case additionalcountermeasures are put in place, such as
managed crossings•

Ensuring physical distancing:– Maintain the standard Playbook physicaldistancing rule of at least two metres from athletes
and one metre from others. Where this is notpossible, for example in elevators, capacities will
be limited and conversation prohibited.
– Workforce will be trained in managing the
movement of people, including guiding andproviding directions. They will be positioned inareas where people are likely to gather – including
any waiting lines – for example at Pedestrian
Screening Areas (PSAs), temperature check areas,concourses, toilets, concessions, seating bowl
entrances, and venue entrances and exits.
They will count people going in and out, so thatvenues do not exceed maximum capacities– Signage will be installed in all necessary places,
including distance markers on the ground– Droplet prevention measures (dividers/splash
guards) will be installed in areas as an additional
measure where physical distancing cannot beeasily ensured (for example, food and beverage
concessions, check-in areas, counters, work areas)
Wearing of face masks– Masks must be worn at all times, in all locations ofvenues, with the exception of training, competing,eating, drinking or during interviews in Tokyo– Masks may be removed when eating or drinking
but must be promptly replaced when finished

Cleaning and sanitisation•

Installation of hand sanitisers– Hand sanitiser will be available at numerous points
throughout each venue, including every entrance/
exit, rooms where medical treatment is performed,
dining areas, toilets, mixed zone, press desks andcommentary positions, seating bowl staircases,
concourses, work rooms, sports information desks,
ice and towel distribution points, changing rooms,
athlete warm up and call areas and gyms
– Hand sanitiser will be made available to spectatorsin all general public areas, such as PSAs andconcourses– Hand sanitiser will be accessible for individuals
with different types of impairment

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VENUE COUNTERMEASURES•Disinfection operations– Doorknobs, switch panels, handrails, desks,
elevator buttons, eating surfaces and other areas
where high frequency contact is expected will bedisinfected regularly– You should disinfect items such as tables
after eating and shared equipment (such as
microphones, sports equipment, physio beds)
before and after use

Signage and announcements– Comprehensive dedicated signage (including
pictograms) will be installed to support andenforce the respect of countermeasures(mask wearing, physical distancing, hygiene,
disinfection, behaviour in the seating bowl, etc).
This will include appropriate accessible signage
for visually impaired people– Messaging will also be delivered via public
address and videoboards

Venue entrance: PSA & Vehicle Screening Area (VSA)
Operations (*) – Temperature screening procedure•

Temperature measurement when entering a venue(*Under coordination)– Everyone will have their temperature checked
before entering a venue.
– The first temperature measurement area will bein front of the entrance of each venue, before the
PSA or VSA. Temperature will be measured bythermography or non-contact thermometer– If the temperature taken is 37.5°C or higher,
it will be taken again with a non-contact
thermometer– If the temperature again measures 37.5°C
or higher, you will move to the secondary
temperature measurement area
– In the secondary temperature measurement area,
after a short rest, your temperature will be checkedagain, twice maximum, measured with a contact ornoncontact thermometer– If your temperature is 37.5°C or higher, you will
not be allowed to enter the venue– The location of each temperature measurement
area may be different for each venue
Isolation spaces– There will be an isolation space at each venue,
located close to the relevant medical station– If you have a fever, other COVID-19 symptoms or
any symptoms of illness, you will be temporarily
isolated in this space

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VENUE COUNTERMEASURES
Food and beverage operations
Be extra vigilant when eating and drinking, when the riskof infection is high. Additional measures in the food andbeverage areas (concessions and concourses, seatingbowl areas, lounges, workforce dining, accredited
stakeholders catering areas, etc.) will include:– Installation of droplet-prevention measures(for example, dividers/splash guards)– Installation of hand sanitiser dispensers at theentrance and reception– Regular disinfection and cleaning of tables– Signage, for example, rules for washing hands,
wearing masks etc.
– Disinfection of water dispensers and microwaves– Installation of floor markings in waiting line areas(at least one metre physical distancing)– Ventilation of the area
– Workforce wearing gloves– Installation of hand-washing soap (pump type)– Eating outside the dining area whenever possible,
to avoid 3Cs (Crowded Places, Close-contact
Settings, Confined and Enclosed Spaces)

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EATING AT THE OLYMPICAND PARALYMPIC VILLAGE
In addition to the Playbook principles, the following
applies to the Olympic and Paralympic Village Main
Dining Hall. Further details are being developed by Tokyo
2020 and the IOC/IPC to be shared with NOCs/NPCs.
Avoiding congestion at the Main Dining Hall:– Menus will be made available in advance via
smartphone app– Congestion levels on each floor will be
communicated regularly via smartphone app– Diners should keep mealtimes as short as possible
and leave as soon as they have finished eating– Breakfast will also be offered at:Casual dining: ‘Menus of the World’ cornerin Main Dining, from 06:00-10:00– Grab and Go stations: An expanded selectionof menu items will be offered– Athletes and team officials who are not competingon a given day should adjust their dining times toavoid busy periods– Seating capacity will be limited to allow forphysical distancing – for example, a table forsix will be adjusted to seat four people

Measures at food and beverage stations:– Hand sanitisers will be installed in key areas,
including entrances, exits and near service lines.
Staff and signage will be used to remind diners(and staff) to disinfect their hands– Signage and floor markings will be used tohelp ensure physical distancing is maintainedin waiting lines– When serving food, staff will be required towear masks, use gloves and maintain theirdistance as much as possible– Clear plastic dividers will be used in places
where physical distancing will be more difficult(for example, serving stations)– Shared objects and frequently touched surfaces
will be disinfected regularly by staff– Thorough ventilation will be in operation
to increase air circulation

Athletes and team officials will be asked to:– Wear a face mask at all times, except wheneating and drinking– Disinfect their hands regularly when enteringand leaving, and before taking food and eating,using hand sanitisers provided– When waiting in line, keep at least one metre* fromthe person in front, as indicated by floor markings– After eating, use a sanitising wipe provided toclean your table and seating area. This is in addition
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Smartphone
Applications (APPS)
Applications
Every visitor to Japan is required to have a smartphone
and to download and use two smartphone applications('apps'): a health reporting app and a Contact Confirming
App (COCOA). These will support entry to Japan, daily
health reporting and contact tracing in case of having
close contact with somebody who has COVID-19.
An overview of each app is provided below.
Health reporting app
Overview
The health reporting app is currently under developmentby the Government of Japan and scheduled to bereleased in June.
For Tokyo 2020, this health reporting app also supports
infection prevention at venues and measures to preventthe outbreak of clusters.
You will need to download and install this app before
you travel to Japan, to input daily health information
after your arrival and some information required whenentering Japan.

As a Games participant, to start using the app after
downloading it you will need to input your OIAC/PIAC
card number and an access code from the Tokyo 2020
Infection Control Support System (ICON). See page 56
for more information

Privacy policy and data protection
A privacy policy will be prepared in accordance with therule of the Personal Information Protection Law in Japan,
on the premise of giving consideration to the privacy ofeach person.

Functions

Download links
The app will be released in June.

Daily health reporting
You will need to input your daily body temperature (taken
by a thermometer) and whether or not you have any other
COVID-19 related symptoms after entry to Japan. This
information will be transferred to Tokyo 2020 ICON
under strict data management, and monitored by eachorganisation’s CLO and the responsible Functional Areain Tokyo 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Functions for immigration
It also has the functions equivalent to the ‘Questionnaireweb', required at the time of entry.
Languages
English, Japanese, French, Chinese (Simplified),
Spanish and Korean.

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Smartphone
Applications (APPS)
Contact Confirming App (COCOA)
Overview
The COCOA app enables you to receive notifications
about the possibility of contact with someone infectedwith COVID-19, while ensuring anonymity for yourprivacy. The app was released in June 2020. It uses
the short-range communication (Bluetooth) function on
smartphones and the Exposure Notification framework
developed by Google and Apple, adopted by many
countries for a similar purpose.
You are not asked to enter your name, phone number,e-mail address or other information that could identify
you. Information on close contact with other smartphones
is encrypted and recorded only in your smartphone andis automatically disabled after 14 days. Administrative
agencies or third parties will not use or collect contact
records or personal information.
You need to activate COCOA on arrival.
Download more information about COCOA in English

Language
At the moment, Japanese, English and Chinese aresupported. The final supported languages for the Gamesare to be confirmed.
Download links
Download COCOA using the following links:
Download from App Store
Download from Play Store
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions of Use

GPS location information storage
In the event that an infection is found, the GPSfunction of your smartphone (Android/iOS) will be
used to save your location information, in order tosupport the contact tracing process of Japanese
health authorities. When entering Japan, please
set the GPS function of your phone in accordancewith the immigration procedure of the Governmentof Japan. This feature of your phone will only use
a small amount of battery and a small amountof memory to store location information.

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TOKYO 2020 INFECTIONCONTROL SUPPORT SYSTEM (ICON)
Overview
The Tokyo 2020 Infection Control Support System(Tokyo 2020 ICON) has been introduced by Tokyo 2020
as a COVID-19 countermeasure, and is scheduled to bereleased at the end of May.
Each NOC/NPC's CLO(s) will be able to submit all
documents required to enter Japan (for example,
the Activity Plans of their delegation) to Tokyo 2020
using this system. It will also be used to check daily
health reporting and reports of positive COVID-19
test results. Comprehensive training and support
will be available to CLOs in May.

Health reporting app access code
To get your access code for the health reporting app,go to the access code issuing area within ICON andfollow the instructions. You will need to enter detailsof the same identification used when applying for youraccreditation card (passport number/driver's license
number/my number card/residence card), and to agree
to Tokyo 2020 ICON terms and conditions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSON SMARTPHONE APPLICATIONS
Q1. What about those without smartphones?
A1. All visitors to Japan are required to have asmartphone. In the exceptional case of someone
arriving without one, an alternative solution will be
explored. All athletes will receive a Samsung
smartphone at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.
Q2. I am already using a contact tracing app in my basecountry. Do I also need to install COCOA? And if so,
how do I switch to COCOA?
A2. Yes, the Government of Japan requires you to
install COCOA. If you already have a contact tracing
app installed that uses the Exposure Notification (EN)framework of Apple and Google, you will need to turnit off before COCOA will work.
Q3. If I am notified by an app that I was in contact
with an infected person, what do I do?
A3. Let your CLO know immediately. They will tell
you the next measures to take.

Q4. When should I start reporting my health statususing the health reporting app?
A4. Please input your health information just after
you enter Japan.
Q5. When should I start to use the health reporting app
if I am already in Japan at the time of the release of thehealth reporting app? Is it necessary if I have been in
Japan for more than 14 days?
A5. Please input your health condition using the healthreporting app fourteen days before. For more information,refer to ‘At the Games - Residents of Japan’ – page 24
Q6. What if I cannot download the specified app?
A6. For countries where the app cannot be downloaded,
Tokyo 2020 functional area will separately inform you
how to download and install the app.
Q7. Can I install/transfer the apps onto a second
Japanese phone after arrival (for example, a rate card
phone or an athlete phone)? How?
A7. Yes, you can. You can transfer the data by scanning
the QR code on the first phone by the second phone.

Q8. Will people with disabilities be able to use
the apps?
A8. Yes, you will be able to use the apps using thevoice read-aloud function on iPhone/Android OS.

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VACCINES
Vaccines are one of the tools available in the toolbox.
The IOC and IPC continue to strongly support thenational immunisation priorities established byrespective governments.
When vaccines are made available to a broader public,
the IOC calls for Olympic, Paralympic teams and forany stakeholder group participating at the Games to be
vaccinated. Therefore, the IOC and the IPC are working
with the NOCs and NPCs to encourage and assist theirathletes, officials and Games stakeholders residing intheir territories to get vaccinated in their home countries
in line with national immunisation guidelines, before they
go to Japan. This is to contribute to the safe environmentof the Games, but also out of respect for the residents
of Japan.
Many national governments have already taken positive
steps in this respect and are in consultation with their
NOCs and NPCs to vaccinate Games participants.

Please note: While we encourage everyone coming toTokyo to get vaccinated if this is possible in line with thenational immunisation guidelines of your country, you will
not be required to have received a vaccine in order toparticipate in the Games – and all of the rules outlined inthis Playbook will apply, whether or not you have received
the vaccine.

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COMPLIANCE
AND CONSEQUENCES
The measures documented in this Playbook have been
established based on latest scientific evidence, expert
advice and lessons from other international events.
We draw to your attention that risks and impacts may
not be fully eliminated and that you agree to attend
the Olympic and Paralympic Games at your own risk.
We trust that these measures are proportionate to
mitigate the above-mentioned risks and impacts andwe fully count on your support to comply with them.
As part of the accreditation process and related
documents for the Olympic and Paralympic Games,
your organisation will bring some information relating
to these measures to your attention: in particular, thatcompliance with the rules of the Playbook is necessary
in order for you be granted your accreditation andmaintain it; and that, in some cases, these measures
may also involve the processing of your personal
information, including health-related information.
In light of the above, we count on you to ensure that you
have read carefully and understood the content of thisPlaybook (including any further updates there to) andabide by the rules contained therein, as well as withany further instructions that may be issued by theJapanese authorities, the IOC, the IPC, Tokyo 2020 and/or your organisation. Your compliance with such rules andinstructions is key to successfully achieve our common
objective: to ensure that the health of all the participantsin the Olympic and Paralympic Games are protected, andthat the Games are safely staged.
Non-compliance with the Playbook
Non-compliance with the rules contained in thisPlaybook may expose you to consequences that may
have an impact on your participation in the Olympic andParalympic Games, your access to Games venues and, insome cases, on your participation in competitions. Failure
to comply with these rules, such as the intentional refusal
to take a test, may result in disciplinary consequences,such as the withdrawal of your accreditation and rightto participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Please be aware that some of the measures described in
the Playbook, such as those related to the entry into anddeparture from Japan, are under the jurisdiction of theJapanese authorities. In the event of a breach of thesemeasures, there may be consequences imposed upon
you, such as being subject to quarantine for 14 days, orprocedures for revocation of your permit of stay in Japan.

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