Former Olympic marathoner Mara Yamauchi has “mixed feelings” as Japan gets set to host the Tokyo Games under extraordinary circumstances due to the pandemic.
Still, she believes that athletes will not be affected by the restrictions brought about by COVID-19 and the lack of spectators at the majority of Olympic venues. The world’s biggest sporting event will be held with Tokyo under a state of emergency.
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