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No medal-kissing or cheering: New rules for the virus-postponed Olympics
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No medal-kissing or cheering: New rules for the virus-postponed Olympics
Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards.
Here are some of the ways the virus-postponed Games will be different: Restrained ceremonies
Rio, London and Beijing s opening ceremonies dazzled the world with lavish effects and spectacular choreography involving thousands of performers in packed stadiums.
But the coronavirus-era version on July 23 will be simpler and more restrained , organisers have said, to reduce infection risks and stay in tune with the situation .
Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
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20/07/2021 - 04:29 Virus restrictions will make moments like this one at the Rio 2016 Olympics less likely at the Tokyo Games Johannes EISELE AFP/File 4 min
Tokyo (AFP)
Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards.
Here are some of the ways the virus-postponed Games will be different:
- Restrained ceremonies -
Rio, London and Beijing s opening ceremonies dazzled the world with lavish effects and spectacular choreography involving thousands of performers in packed stadiums.