TOKYO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games said Wednesday that ticket applications for the sports event in 2020 will start as early as April, local media reported.
Those in Japan can register for tickets buying in April for any of the 33 sports on the official tickets selling website, according to the schedule of ticket allocation revealed Wednesday.
However, successful applications will not be announced until June 14 when Japan's new law against ticket scalping takes effect.
As to payments, the applicants can go on by using a VISA credit card or paying cash at convenience stores.
The first batch of tickets allocation includes packages of 2,020 yen (18 U.S. dollars) for wheelchair users, and families or groups with children, senior citizens or individuals with impairments.
In addition, the sales of first-come, first-served tickets will begin online in fall this year, and tickets will be allocated at designated stores in Tokyo starting from spring in 2020.
The Tokyo Olympic Games will be held from July 24 to Aug. 9 in 2020, followed by the Paralympics from Aug. 25 to Sept. 6.
