Japan Officially Bans Fans From The Summer Olympics

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The decision comes just a few weeks before the start of the games.

Over the last year or so, COVID-19 has put the Tokyo Olympics in jeopardy. Of course, the Games were delayed in 2020, and are now being played in just a few weeks from today. However, there were some fears that the Games would have to be canceled altogether as the Coronavirus was a massive crisis in Japan. For a few months, it seemed as though things had died down in Japan and that the Olympics would be able to go on without a hitch.

Unfortunately, there has been a change of plans as cases have skyrocketed in Japan. The country has declared a state of emergency, and today, they made the official decision to ban fans from all Olympic events. This means for the first time in history, the athletes will have to perform in empty stadiums.

We are living in unprecedented times right now so it only makes sense that the organizers would take every precaution possible to ensure the safety of the athletes. Coming to the Olympics remains a huge risk, and it will be interesting to see how things play out with the new protocols in mind.

Stay tuned for more news coming from the Olympic Games as we will be sure to bring that to you.

Japan Officially Bans Fans From The Summer Olympics
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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