Following the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on the 23rd, overseas media have widely reported that the opening ceremony was unattended.
Of these, Agence France-Presse said, "Amid the protracted threat of the new coronavirus, the opening was declared at an eerily empty stadium, which will probably be the rarest tournament in history."
He also said, "Athletes are tested every day, but if they get a positive reaction, they are always on the big stage with the risk of losing their Olympic dreams." increase.
The Associated Press in the United States said, "The Olympics will be held in anger and distrust without the enthusiasm of the spectators, but the organizers hope that the excitement of the upcoming sport will counteract their dissenting opinions." It also conveys public opinion in Japan.
The British public broadcaster BBC said, "At the opening ceremony, there is no flashy production like the Rio de Janeiro Games and the London Games, and it is noticed that the event will be held while the world is still facing the biggest challenge of the new coronavirus. ".
On the other hand, Reuters reported that Naomi Osaka, a tennis player, was the final runner of the Holy Fire. It reflects the increasing diversity. "