Tokyo gold is good news for Japan and IOC

By Christian Hollmann and Lars Nicolaysen
Updated July 26 2021 - 3:45am, first published 3:31am
Hifumi Abe and his younger sister Uta Abe have led a much-needed early Olympic gold rush for Japan.
Hifumi Abe and his younger sister Uta Abe have led a much-needed early Olympic gold rush for Japan.

Japan's strong start into the Tokyo Olympics with five golds on the opening weekend is good news for beleaguered organisers and politicians because it gives them a breather.

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