(2nd LD) Sports officials fail to enter ballot-counting center amid resistance (opens original article in a new tab)

Sports officials were blocked from entering a ballot-counting center by protesters, ending a 12-day standoff despite earlier agreements. Protesters demanded a rerun of the June 3 elections over alleged ballot shortages, and police warned of criminal penalties for obstruction.

• Sports officials failed to enter a ballot-counting center due to protester resistance
• Protesters blocked entry to the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium for 12 days over election concerns
• An agreement to allow officials entry was not fully honored by all protesters
• Police warned protesters of criminal penalties for obstructing business