Olympian Yamaguchi says Japan ‘cornered’ into holding games
In addition, the Switzerland-based IOC derives almost 75% of its income from selling broadcast rights. Its income has been stalled since the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and estimates suggest it could lose $3 billion-$4 billion in broadcast income if these games were canceled.
Fans from abroad have already been banned, and a decision on local fans is expected later this month. Many signs point to Japanese fans also being banned.
The IOC’s plan is to get 15,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from more than 200 countries and territories into Tokyo, sequester them in a bubble at the Olympic Village, let them compete and then get them out of Japan within two days of their finish.
Tens of thousands of others will also enter: coaches, judges, officials, broadcasters, media, and members of the so-called Olympic Family.
Despite the public saying “no,” everything suggests the Olympics are a “go.”
Senior IOC member Richard Pound said last week it would take “Armageddon” to stop the games.
Dr. Shigeru Omi, a top medical adviser for the Japanese government and a former World Health Organization regional director, is putting Primer Minister Yoshihide Suga under increasing pressure to explain why the Olympics should take place.
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