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Should The Olympics Go Ahead?

Haresh Deol, Co-founder and Editor, Twentytwo13 | James Dorsey, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies & the Middle East Institute

22-Jul-21 18:00

Should The Olympics Go Ahead?

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 is due to begin tomorrow despite the majority of Japan's citizens opposing it. As sponsors and athletes withdraw due to the pandemic, we look at whether going ahead with the games is a good idea. First, we hear from a sports journalist about the lead-up to the Tokyo Games and how they’ve been perceived. Then, we discuss if the Olympics are worth having in the first place. And finally, we hear from Malaysian athletes about their journey to Tokyo.

Image Source: Matt Lee, Unsplash

Produced by: Adeline Choong, Tasha Fusil, Azlyna Mohd Noor

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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Categories:  PoliticsSocial Issues

Tags:  Evening EditionInside StoryTokyo Olympics 2020JapanCovid-19IOCSportsInternational News





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