Olympics with many unanswered questions (Olympic Watchers 9)

Tomoa Narasaki competes during the men's bouldering final of the Combined Japan Open at Iwate Prefectural Sports Climbing Facility in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture on June 19, 2021. 24-year-old Narasaki, Tokyo Olympic representaive, won the cup.

Tomoa Narasaki competes during the men's bouldering final of the Combined Japan Open at Iwate Prefectural Sports Climbing Facility in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Source: AAP Image/The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images

50% of the capacity or up to 10,000 domestic spectators will be allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Olympics organisers said on Monday, a decision that cuts against the recommendation of medical experts.


Sport climbing is one of five sports making their debuts at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.

 

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