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Japan: Olympic Rings statue attracts photo op-hungry sports fans 03:38
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A statue of the Olympic Rings nearby the Japan National Stadium has attracted dozens of sports fans eager to immortalise their moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics through a photo on Friday.

For some fans, the opportunity to pose for a photo allows for a close-up experience of the event amid heavy restrictions.

"It kind of makes us feel that we are this close to [the] Olympics. It's actually in our city," commented Chiko, a Tokyo resident.

The Tokyo Olympics are running through August 8, though members of the public cannot attend due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan: Olympic Rings statue attracts photo op-hungry sports fans

Japan, Tokyo
July 30, 2021 at 16:23 GMT +00:00 · Published

A statue of the Olympic Rings nearby the Japan National Stadium has attracted dozens of sports fans eager to immortalise their moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics through a photo on Friday.

For some fans, the opportunity to pose for a photo allows for a close-up experience of the event amid heavy restrictions.

"It kind of makes us feel that we are this close to [the] Olympics. It's actually in our city," commented Chiko, a Tokyo resident.

The Tokyo Olympics are running through August 8, though members of the public cannot attend due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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A statue of the Olympic Rings nearby the Japan National Stadium has attracted dozens of sports fans eager to immortalise their moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics through a photo on Friday.

For some fans, the opportunity to pose for a photo allows for a close-up experience of the event amid heavy restrictions.

"It kind of makes us feel that we are this close to [the] Olympics. It's actually in our city," commented Chiko, a Tokyo resident.

The Tokyo Olympics are running through August 8, though members of the public cannot attend due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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