Are Spectators Allowed at the Olympics?

Domestic spectators will be allowed to attend Olympic events in Tokyo this summer, the president of the Games announced on Monday, ending months of speculation that athletes could be deprived of a live audience in an effort to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

Are spectators allowed at the Olympics 2021?

The Tokyo Olympics will be held amid a state of emergency in the Japanese capital, which began on July 12 and is in effect through August 22, due to rising COVID-19 infections. In a statement on July 8, the IOC said: "No spectators will be allowed into any venues in Tokyo during the Olympic Games.

Are fans allowed at Olympics?

The Tokyo Olympics will look more different than any other Olympics before it. For the first time in history, no spectators will be allowed to watch the games in the host city. Due to a rise in Tokyo's COVID-19 cases, a state of emergency was declared until at least Aug.

Sarah Jenkins

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