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 He said at a briefing, apologizing to those who bought the tickets.
Prime Minister yoshihide suga Said it was necessary to stop Tokyo, where the highly contagious delta The COVID-19 variant was spreading, becoming the source of another wave of infections.
ban robs everything Tokyo Games, which is scheduled to run from July 23 to August 8 to the last hope of fanfare 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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