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How a possible ban on spectators at Tokyo Olympics could impact athlete performance

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(TOKYO) — With the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to kick off next month, it’s still unclear if any fans will be in attendance to cheer on the elite athletes.

The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee has already ruled that spectators from abroad won’t be allowed “due to the prevailing worldwide COVID-19 pandemic,” including the emergence of more contagious variants.

The committee, which has expressed a desire to bring people together for the games safely, has yet to make an announcement about local fans. Tokyo is under a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic until June 20. After being delayed for

 

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