Against great odds, the world's top athletes are about to take the spotlight in Tokyo after a yearlong delay.The Summer Olympics will feature popular new events, including surfing and skateboarding, and a big U.S. group of amazing female athletes, led by gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky. Loosened rules mean you'll see more athletes' protests, too. But these Games won't have cheering fans in the stadiums, and some bright stars will be missing because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NPR's journalists have made the complicated trek to the Tokyo Games too. Keep up with all the latest news from the fields, beaches and beyond with our blog.
When athletes aren't competing or practicing, they're eating meals in their rooms. And though the usual tens of thousands of condoms were handed out, officials told athletes to treat them like souvenirs — they could be kicked out or even lose medals if they break social distancing rules to use them.
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