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The Guardian view on the Tokyo Olympics: in Japan, but not for Japan | Editorial
Many will cheer on the Games. But we should also understand the host nation’s reluctance After a year and a ha…
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Filled with doubt, division and Covid, Tokyo braces for Olympics
After a year’s delay, the Games begin this week. But it is an event that few in a fearful host nation now want…
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Tokyo 2020 will allow up to 10,000 domestic fans into Olympic venues
Olympic organisers cap fans at 50% of venue capacitySpectators could still be cut if infection situation worse…
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Tokyo Olympics ‘moving fully ahead’ as protester disrupts press conference
Games ‘in implementation phase’ despite state of emergency IOC briefing curtailed after shout of ‘No Olympics …
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The Guardian view on the Tokyo Olympics: must the show go on?
With coronavirus surging in Japan and internationally, this summer’s Games are a risky prospectAs coronavirus …
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Tokyo Olympics will be closed to fans from abroad, hints Games organiser
‘Situation is tough,’ says committee presidentJapanese press report decision has been madeThe new president of…
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Tokyo Olympics in 2021 at risk of cancellation admits Japan’s PM
Staging Games ‘difficult’ if pandemic not containedIOC’s Bach warns proliferation of events may need reviewJap…
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Japan’s rising sun flag is not a symbol of militarism | Letter
Ohtaka Masato of Japan’s foreign affairs ministry says his country’s flag should not be banned at the 2020 Oly…