Olympic maths: Cost of hosting Tokyo Games continues to rise

Issued on: 08/07/2021 - 17:48Modified: 08/07/2021 - 17:50

According to polls, a majority in Japan still prefer the cancellation or postponement of the Tokyo Olympics but support for the event is rising. © Philip Fong, AFP/File

By: Emerald MAXWELL | Stephen Carroll Follow | Yuka ROYER | Farah BOUCHERAK

12 min

As Japan declares a Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo for the duration of the Olympics, the economic benefits of the Games will be even further diminished. Bars and restaurants in the city will have to close at 8pm, while the sale of alcohol has been banned. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer looks at how much hosting the event is expected to cost Japan, as well as how the promised economic boost is unlikely to materialise.

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