The Games will be held without spectators and amid draconian COVID-19 safety measures, while the Japanese public remains largely opposed to the event amid a resurgence of infections and concern that an influx of international visitors could turn the Tokyo Olympics into a super-spreader event.
"We ask and invite the Japanese people, humbly, to welcome and support the athletes from around the world. They have the same interest as the Japanese people for a safe and secure Games," he said. Critics of the Games in Japan earlier this week submitted a petition against the event that has garnered more than 450,000 signatures this month.
Japanese are taking serious on this event. Hope everyone follows their SOP
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