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The minister responsible for the Olympics, Seiko Hashimoto, was recently appointed President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, replacing President Yoshiro Mori following remarks deemed sexist.
With a long sporting career behind her, she said she wanted to ensure that the Games were safe for both athletes and citizens.
Against this backdrop and amid the health crisis, the new Games coordinator will have to take a position on sensitive issues crucial to these Olympics, including whether foreign spectators will be allowed to attend.
The issue of spectators along the torch relay route has been settled: they will have to wear masks, avoid crowds and attend only the sections near their homes. Applause is also expected to replace cheering and shouting...
The torch relay should therefore begin on 25 March at a symbolic site in Fukushima, with strict health measures in place.
Every effort is being made to ensure that the Games take place in the best possible conditions, despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the event.