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The Tokyo Olympics officially open on July 23 – one year later than originally planned and in an Olympic stadium that will be empty of spectators thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Monirul Bhuiyan
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North Korea airs Olympics coverage days after it ends

North Korea did not send a delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Games, saying it wanted to protect its athletes from Covid-19

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Tokyo Olympics in pictures

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Slimmed-down ceremony to open pandemic-hit Tokyo Games

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 Training - Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021 The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training REUTERS/Andrew BoyersREUTERS
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Olympics-Tokyo kicks off games amid Covid-19 fears

There have been protests in Japan over the Olympic Games happening there this year in the middle of a pandemic. Photo: Reuters
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Tokyo spectator ban leaves Olympic athletes perplexed

An Olympic rings monument is pictured in the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be held without spectators, says Japan’s Olympics minister

There have been protests in Japan over the Olympic Games happening there this year in the middle of a pandemic. Photo: Reuters
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IOC President Bach satisfied with measures in place for Olympics Games

An Olympic rings monument is pictured in the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Tokyo 2020 head says won't insist on spectators 'at all costs'

Ugandan team member arriving in Tokyo had Delta variant of coronavirus
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Ugandan team member arriving in Tokyo had Delta variant of coronavirus

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WHO says plans fresh talks with organisers, IOC ahead Tokyo Games

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Indian cricket board gives $1.35 million financial support to their Olympic association ahead of Tokyo Olympics

The Olympic rings are illuminated in front of the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Organisers cap Tokyo 2020 spectators at 10,000 per venue

No spectators at Tokyo 2020 'least risky' option, experts warn
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No spectators at Tokyo 2020 'least risky' option, experts warn