Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The event was held during the COVID-19 pandemic and thus faced several controversies.

Public Health Concerns

Many Japanese citizens and medical professionals were concerned about the potential for the event to become a super-spreader event.

1. There was significant public opposition, most Japanese people preferred cancellation or delay of the event
2. The healthcare system in Japan was already stressed, and the increase of international visitors may worsen this issue
3. The costs to host the games were significantly increased, and the lack of spectators meant loss in revenue