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Tokyo-2020: Georgian Paralympic athlete detained
Individual sports
- 16 August, 2021
- 08:23
Japanese police detained a Georgian athlete who was to join the Tokyo-2020 Summer Paralympic Games.
Report informs, citing Kyoda, that the athlete is suspected of attacking a hotel employee.
He reportedly pushed a hotel security worker, injuring him. The name of the athlete is not disclosed.
The Paralympic Games will last from August 24 until September 5.
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