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Q&A: What does IOC’s first ‘Playbook’ mean for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics?

Another Playbook, specifically aimed at athletes and team officials, will be released at a later date.

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Athletes and officials face the prospect of very different Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics after the first ‘Playbook’ for the delayed Games was released on Wednesday.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the key points from the publication, and how they might affect those who are still expected to converge on the Japanese capital on July.

What is the ‘Playbook’?

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Stars like Dina Asher-Smith will face strict rules in Tokyo (Mike Egerton/PA)

What does it say?

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Fans will be forced to rein in their emotions in Tokyo (Nick Potts/PA)

What can the athletes do?

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Post-event parties may become a thing of the past in Tokyo (Martin Rickett/PA)

What if things change?

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Adam Peaty and his fellow defending champions are continuing to prepare for the Games (Owen Humphreys/PA)
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