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2020.03.10 19:40 GMT+8

No spectators at Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony as organizers tighten measures against COVID-19

Updated 2020.03.10 19:40 GMT+8
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No spectators at Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony as organizers tighten measures against COVID-19

The lighting ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic flame will be held without any spectators, announced the Greek Olympic Committee on Monday as the organizers tightened measures against COVID-19. 

The ceremony which serves as the iconic start to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to take place in Olympia on March 12. However, this will be the first time since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that no spectators will be allowed at the prestigious event.

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