٠٠:٠٣:٣٨A 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
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.
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.