Tokyo plows ahead with Olympics

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Published on May 28, 2021 - Duration: 02:31s

Tokyo plows ahead with Olympics

Despite growing opposition to the Olympics, Tokyo and the IOC are plowing ahead - and getting ready for the logistical nightmare that awaits as tens of thousands of athletes prepare to descend on the city amid rising Covid-19 cases.


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