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Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans: Games chief to AFP
TOKYO, April 30, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – This summer’s virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe.
“There might be a situation where we can’t allow any spectators to attend,” she said in an interview, adding the Games would only be a success if organisers “completely protect” athletes and the Japanese people.
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