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Olympic spectator cap set at 10,000 per venue

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike meets the press at the metropolitan government headquarters after attending five-party talks remotely on June 21, 2021, on the spectator cap for the Olympics. (Kyodo photo)

Tokyo Olympic organisers said Monday they will allow up to 10,000 spectators to enter each venue, provided the number does not exceed 50% of its capacity, amid persistent concern about the spread of the coronavirus.

During an online meeting, representatives of five organising bodies, including International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike, finalised an attendance cap of local fans after months of discussions, having already barred people from overseas.

They, however, agreed to consider the possibility of holding the Olympics without spectators if the infection…

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