Olympics 2021 Tokyo Games can be 'beacon of hope' says World Athletics chief Coe Speaking at a test event held behind closed doors at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium, Sebastian Coe said the Games can "have a profound impact" on the world amidst the pandemic. AFP 11 May, 2021 11:31 IST AFP 11 May, 2021 11:31 IST World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said Sunday he believes the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics can be "a beacon of hope and optimism", despite infections surging in Japan and other countries.A virus state of emergency in Tokyo and other parts of Japan was extended on Friday, less than three months before the Games are due to begin.More than 10,000 athletes from 200 countries and regions are set to travel to Tokyo for the Games, with a decision on how many domestic fans -- if any -- can attend to be taken in June. 300,000 people have signed an online petition titled "Cancel the Tokyo Olympics to protect our lives", launched Wednesday by a lawyer and former Tokyo gubernatorial candidate. Paris 2024 CEO aims to 'bring Paralympians closer to the public' From Avani Lekhara to Sumit Antil: Indians who broke records at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Paralympics done; Tokyo bids farewell to the three Agitos Full list of Indian medallists at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Read more stories on Olympics 2021. More Videos Avani Lekhara: From spinal injury and paralysis to Paralympic gold medal Paralympian, nurse, musician: Manami Ito, Japan's show-stealing violinist At MMA centre, China snowboarders grapple with pandemic's impact Meet Nishad Kumar, India's men's high jump silver medallist at Tokyo Paralympics Meet Bhavina Patel - India's first medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics Will the Paralympics bring changes in disability support in Japan? Best of Tokyo 2020: Aditi Ashok gets India to wake up and learn golf, finishes a remarkable fourth Best of Tokyo 2020: Karsten Warholm tryst with history; claims Olympic gold and new WR