Published 3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics officially begin under spectre of pandemic

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Tokyo's Olympic Games finally open after a one-year postponement due to Covid-19. Opening ceremony will take place with the Japanese capital in a state of emergency. For the first time in Olympic history, no domestic or overseas spectators will be allowed to attend the Games. Japan's Emperor Naruhito acknowledged the difficulties of laying on the Games in a pandemic.

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Times of India

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Opening ceremony Live: Ceremony begins with a big firework display

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BBC News

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3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

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The Hindu

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CTV News

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3 years ago·Canada

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