The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will officially kick off with the opening ceremony on Friday after a year of pandemic delay. This year’s Summer Games will bring brand new sports, a record number of medal events, more than ten thousand athletes and serious concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite public opposition, as of now, the games will go on as scheduled. We break down what you need to know about the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
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