Activists hold a protest against the Olympics outside the National Stadium in Tokyo. (Photo: AP-Yonhap News)
The International Olympic Committee reiterated on Wednesday that the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Games will go ahead as planned, despite a recent upsurge in infections in the Japanese capital and surrounding areas.
The Summer Games will open in less than three months on July 23.
But the Japanese public as well as top sports stars continue to question whether it's the right move as serious safety concerns linger.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams insisted the competition will be a "key moment for the world."
At a press conference, Adams said, "We are moving full ahead and continue to plan for a full Games. We are confident we can deliver a good Games and we're working towards that."
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