June 30, 2022 16:50 (IST)

Protest against Olympic Games occurs in Tokyo near stadium during opening ceremony
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: A protest against holding Olympic Games is ongoing in Tokyo near a stadium during an opening ceremony of the event on Friday.
Protesters who demand to spend money on COVID-19 response instead of the Olympics can be heard from inside the stadium.
Large-scale demonstrations are also underway in downtown Tokyo.
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