FOR ATHLETES AND FANS
No doubt a difficult decision has been reached. And it’s not what we want to hear.
Per ESPN: Officials said the risk was too great to admit ticket holders from overseas during a pandemic. The Japanese public also has opposed fans from abroad. Several surveys have shown that up to 80% oppose holding the Olympics, and a similar percentage opposed fans from overseas attending.
Japan has attributed about 8,800 deaths to COVID-19 and has controlled the virus better than most countries.
“In order to give clarity to ticket holders living overseas and to enable them to adjust their travel plans at this stage, the parties on the Japanese side have come to the conclusion that they will not be able to enter into Japan at the time of the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” the Tokyo organizing committee said in a statement.
Pauls Pujats, Track & Field Olympian
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“Its heart breaking to us all, but the most important thing is the athletes can compete. Their health and safety is paramount, along with the locals of Japan. Obsesh can pick up the slack and bring real-time moments between Athletes and Fans safely – and we will do our best to power any athlete, team, league, or governing body that needs a plug & play fan experience solution.”