Tokyo 2020 organizers to set 50% venue capacity limit for spectators
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Tokyo 2020 announced on Monday that it will allow spectators at the Olympics this year amid the pandemic, setting a 50% cap at venues, up to a maximum of 10,000 people.
Organizers did however warn that it could restrict the number of fans in the event of a state of emergency or amid any other restrictions to curb the rise of Covid-19 infections. Those attending the postponed Olympics will have to abide by a number of protocols aimed at stopping the spread of cases.
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