Tokyo Olympics Shaping Up as TV-Only Event With Few Fans

Tokyo Olympics Shaping Up as TV-Only Event With Few Fans
Athletes compete in the men's 400-meter T20 race during an athletics test event for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games at National Stadium in Tokyo, on May 11, 2021. Shuji Kajiyama/AP Photo
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TOKYO—The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few spectators—if any—being allowed when they open in just over two weeks.

Japan’s Asahi newspaper, citing multiple unidentified government sources, said Tuesday the opening ceremony at the 68,000-seat National Stadium is likely to be limited to only VIP guests. The Olympics open on July 23.