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Tokyo scrambles to stage pandemic Olympics

With 100 days to go before the start of the Olympics, organizers face a deluge of challenges and growing uncertainty as the pandemic rages around the world, affecting decisions on everything from athlete safety to spectator numbers to ticket sales.

The biggest headache is the resurgent coronavirus. As a result, foreign spectators have been barred, parts of the torch relay have been re-routed, and the organizers are yet to decide what to do with the domestic audience.

This has caused major challenges for sports venues and travel agencies, already grappling with restrictions to block the virus.