Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers on Thursday agreed to hold the Games without spectators, after Japan announced coronavirus A state of emergency for the capital that will last throughout the event. The widely expected move was taken after talks between the government, Tokyo organizers and Olympic and Paralympic representatives. It was “regrettable” that the Games were going to be held in a limited format, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said at a briefing, apologizing to those who bought tickets.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was necessary to prevent Tokyo, where the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections.
The ban on the Tokyo Games, which ran from July 23 to August 8, has ended his last hope of pomp and public spectacle.
Once seen as an opportunity for Japan to stand on the global stage in a big way after the devastating earthquake a decade ago, the showpiece event was delayed last year due to the pandemic and massive budget increases. Had happened.
Medical experts have said for weeks that having no spectators would be the least risky option amid widespread public fear that an influx of thousands of athletes and officials would spark a new wave of infections.
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