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Up to 10,000 spectators allowed at each Olympic venue despite warnings

Sports · 11:40 AM UTC

Up to 10,000 domestic spectators will be allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Olympics organisers said on Monday, a decision that cuts against the recommendation of medical experts who said holding the event without fans was the least risky option.

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