pandemic - n. an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world

reschedule(d) – v. to change the plans for the date of an event to a different date

athlete(s) – n. a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength

qualifying – adj. having the skills that are required or do the things that are required to become a member of a team or to be allowed in a competition

enhancing – v. increasing or improving something

beacon – n. someone or something that guides or gives hope to others

regarding – prep. relating to something

torch – n. a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly

prefecture – n. any one of the areas into which some countries such as Japan and France are divided for local government