All the athletes who reach the entry standards will automatically qualify for the Olympics.
School students were invited to watch football matches in Ibaraki.
After leaving on 26 March, the torch would commence its main relay around Japan, incorporating all 47 capitals.
For live streaming options, events will air on , the and.
Tokyo Olympics medal count , the United States has 113 total medals including 39 gold, 41 silver and 33 bronze.
The Tokyo Organizing Committee confirmed that tickets already purchased would remain valid for the same sessions according to the new schedule and that refunds were also being offered.