The last time Irish athletes were in Japan, the Olympics in 2021 were the focus, with stadiums far from full due to the pandemic.

Adeleke had qualified for next month’s World Championships in Tokyo in both the 200m and 400m.

Galway were looking for their first success since 2001

The 28-year-old won silver in the 800m at the 2012 London Games and gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow