TOKYO: A majority of Japanese people oppose holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics next year, favouring a further delay or outright cancellation of the massive event, new polling showed Tuesday.
The new data shows public sentiment has shifted little since the summer, when surveys in Japan also found only a minority backing plans to hold the Games next year, despite the imminent arrival of new vaccines.
A poll released Tuesday by national broadcaster NHK found just 27% of respondents support holding the Games next year, with 32% backing cancellation and 31% favouring a further postponement.
The remaining respondents said they were unsure or gave no answer.
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