Asahi Shimbun: Cancel The Tokyo Olympics

An editorial in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper calls for the Tokyo Olympics to be reconsidered due to rising COVID-19 cases. It criticizes the International Olympic Committee for being self-righteous and highlights a disconnect between officials and public sentiment. Despite Japan's commitment to holding the event safely, polls indicate that 60-80% of Japanese citizens want the Olympics canceled because of the pandemic.

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