Tokyo Olympics 2021: Journos warned they will be kicked out of Tokyo if they don't follow the rules

Olympic officials have issued a warning to international media in Tokyo - behave, or you're out, with organisers already investigating reports of bad behaviour.

Badly behaved foreign officials and media have been warned to get their act together or get thrown out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after several breaches of strict Covid-19 rules.

News Corp can reveal Tokyo 2020 Organisers have been forced to issue several “strict warnings” to accreditation holders for breaking the Olympic Games’ tight Covid-19 rules.

No accreditation passes have been torn up, however Tokyo organisers said they would not hesitate to evict visitors who break the rules.

A police officer patrols in Tokyo.

“We have been working to identify the facts behind any suspected violations we have been aware (of), including cases alleged by the media to have taken place or reported by members of the public,” organisers said.

“We have imposed strict penalties in the event that acts contravening the provisions of the Playbooks were confirmed to have taken place.”

“There have been cases where strict warnings were issued and where individuals were required to pledge in written form that they would henceforth obey the Playbook rules.”

The majority of Japanese residents are opposed to holding the Olympic Games while Tokyo grapples with its fourth Covid-19 state of emergency.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach last week said there was “zero risk” people involved in Tokyo’s Olympics would infect Japanese residents due to the rapid detection and isolation of cases.

There are now 87 cases of Covid-19 linked to the Olympic Games – with 39 foreigners infected.

Temperatures of athletes and accredited people are being monitored at the athletes' village and venues.

Movements of officials and media involved in the Olympics are heavily restricted for the first two weeks after they enter Japan – with patrons permitted to only attend Olympic Games venues approved in the Playbook.

Foreign officials and media are being tracked via GPS to ensure they do not leave the approved Olympic bubble - which security guards placed at each hotel to check movements.

“We believe it is necessary to promptly identify any suspected violations of Playbook regulations, determine the facts, and respond with robust measures, including penalties,” organisers said.

“In particular, we need to take the initiative in responding to cases that pose risks or cause concern to the citizens of Tokyo and Japan.”

About 80,000 officials, media and support staff are expected to arrive in Japan for the Olympic Games – staying in 150 hotels.

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