'Heartbreaking' Olympic fan ban in Tokyo as virus emergency imposed
The decision, described by Tokyo's governor as "heartbreaking," means the Games will be the first to take place largely behind closed doors and is another blow for organisers as they try to build momentum for the event.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organising Committee president Seiko Hashimoto speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on July 8, 2021. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / POOL / AFP)
