Japanese Woman Arrested For Shooting Olympic Torch With Water Gun

 

The 53-year-old Japanese woman, Kayoko Takahashihas reportedly been arrested and accused of shooting the Olympic torch with a water gun at Sinba Park, Mito, the capital of Japan's Ibaraki prefecture.

The woman was heard saying "No Olympics" and "Stop the Games". The sprays that did hit the torch but seemingly did not affect the flame, and the torchbearer continued on the route unfazed. According to the report, Takahashi admitted to the allegations and said that she did it to protest the Olympics being held. 

Many Japanese Citizens have been protesting the Olympics over the public health concerns that come with hosting the Olympics through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70% of the country thinks the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were originally scheduled for last year, should either be postponed yet again due to the pandemic or canceled entirely.

According to a Kyodo News poll, over 70% of the country thinks the 2020 Summer Olympics, should either be postponed yet again or canceled entirely. An online petition to cancel the Olympics, has so far garnered more than 310,000 signatures.