Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games
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Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
July 22, 2021
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TOKYO (AP) Just 19 years after devastating defeat in World War II, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased the reemergence of an innovative country that was showing off bullet trains, miniature transistor radios, and a restored reputation.
Japan s resiliency is on display again, attempting to stage the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the midst of a once-in-a century pandemic. The challenge is different, and this time there is widespread public opposition that has divided the country over the health hazards with nagging questions about who benefits from staging the Games.
Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games
By STEPHEN WADEJuly 23, 2021 GMT
TOKYO (AP) Just 19 years after devastating defeat in World War II, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased the reemergence of an innovative country that was showing off bullet trains, miniature transistor radios, and a restored reputation.
Japan’s resiliency is on display again, attempting to stage the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the midst of a once-in-a century pandemic. The challenge is different, and this time there is widespread public opposition that has divided the country over the health hazards with nagging questions about who benefits from staging the Games.