TOKYO -- The prospect of Olympians competing in an empty stadium this summer is now a distinct possibility as Japan extends its third state of emergency and makes little progress on vaccination.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Japan faces specter of fanless Olympics as COVID threat rises
$824m in ticket revenue will evaporate; sponsors will lose marketing opportunities
A mask-clad staffer prepares for a rugby test event inside of an empty Tokyo Stadium in April. © Reuters
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