TOKYO -- With just six months until the start of the Summer Olympics here, one of the biggest challenges to overcome involves the athletes themselves -- or the lack of them.
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The start of Japan's torch relay on March 25 is seen as a possible deadline for any decision to cancel the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
TOKYO -- With just six months until the start of the Summer Olympics here, one of the biggest challenges to overcome involves the athletes themselves -- or the lack of them.