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Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo 2020 venues, despite warnings

Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo 2020 venues, despite warnings

CHRIS GALLAGHER, ANTONI SLODKOWSKI and DANIEL LEUSSINK UP to 10,000 domestic spectators will be allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Olympics organisers have announced, a decision that cuts against the recommendation of medical experts who said holding the event without fans was the least risky option. The announcement ends months of speculation and highlights Japan's determination to push on with the Games and salvage the multi-billion-dollar extravaganza amid public opposition and deep concern about a resurgence in infections. The decision was widely expected after some recent comments by organisers and as the government's own medical experts last week appeared resigned to…
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