Olympics-Tokyo Games officials bet on technology to make up for lack of fans

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The atmosphere at Olympics venues in Tokyo is eerie as the screams, shouts and cries of joy from athletes bounce off empty seats, with spectators banned from events.

The absence of fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major blow, and even digital technology cannot fully replace the lack of atmosphere in the competitions."Human connection cannot be replicated digitally," said Yiannis Exarchos, chief executive of Olympic Broadcasting Services."I think we need to be honest.

Live links are being set up for the relatives and friends of athletes immediately after their competitions, and organisers are trying to engage with the millions of Olympics fans.

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