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Tokyo Olympics Special
Tokyo becomes the first city to host the Olympics during the pandemic. It's a controversial decision, opposed by many in Japan due to fears it may turn into a super spreader event.
Tokyo becomes the first city to host the Olympics during the pandemic. It's a controversial decision, opposed by many in Japan because of fears it may turn into a super spreader event. The Games are also under pressure because of skyrocketing sponsorship deals, and what some critics say is wasteful spending by host cities. Is the business model for the Olympics broken? And what's the future of the Olympics?
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