Let the games be thin: Tokyo’s Olympic tussles
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Olympic Pressures Amidst a Pandemic
This chapter explores the challenges and public dissent surrounding the Tokyo Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the turmoil within the organizing committee and the significant opposition from the Japanese public. It addresses the balancing act between the desire to host the Games as a symbol of hope and the real health risks associated with the event's scale and financial implications.
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