Deseret News Traveling to Tokyo in time for the Games is a logistical mess for many athletes Share this story Kiichiro Sato, Associated Press Usually, phrases like “journey to the Olympics” or the “path to the Games” refer to something more abstract than literal travel. But for many athletes this year, actually traveling to Tokyo has proven a significant challenge to their Olympic dreams, Bloomberg reported. Convening more than 11,000 athletes from 200 countries during a pandemic that has led to strict travel restriction has become a logistical nightmare for many, reported Fortune. With 18 days till the Tokyo Olympics begins, athletes from remote corners of the globe have a major challenge in front of them, said The Associated Press.