Welcome to the inquiry with me, Tanya Beckett.

One question, four expert witnesses, and an answer.

In just under a month's time,

Japan's capital city Tokyo will host the 32nd Olympic Games.

They were due to take place last year,

but were delayed because of the pandemic.

But even 12 months later,

the Japanese public is far from infused

at the prospect of thousands of athletes

and their entourage turning up

just as the country is experiencing

a fourth wave of the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee is standing firm.

Vice President John Coates drew criticism in Japan

after saying the games would proceed

even if the host city was still under a state of emergency.

So this week we're asking,

are the Tokyo Olympic Games in trouble?

Part 1. The pushback.

During the pandemic,

Japan has been one of the countries

more successful in controlling the spread of coronavirus.

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