The Tokyo Olympics By the Numbers

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The Tokyo Olympics , By the Numbers.
Despite significant hurdles.
the Tokyo Olympics
are set to begin on July 23.
Here are some
important numbers
to keep in mind.
Attendance, 11,500 athletes and 79,000 officials, staff and journalists will populate the games this year.
Attendance, 11,500 athletes and 79,000 officials, staff and journalists will populate the games this year.
Vaccinations, Nearly 80 percent of the those living at the Olympic
Village have been vaccinated. Close to 18 percent of
the Japanese public is fully vaccinated.
Athlete Gender Balance, 51 percent of the athletes this year identify
as male and 49 percent identify as female.
Athlete Gender Balance, 51 percent of the athletes this year identify
as male and 49 percent identify as female.
Calls to Cancel the Game, Polls show that 62 percent of Japanese voters
think the games should be either delayed or
canceled. 6,000 Tokyo doctors agree.
Calls to Cancel the Game, Polls show that 62 percent of Japanese voters
think the games should be either delayed or
canceled. 6,000 Tokyo doctors agree.
In-Person Spectators, Zero spectators will attend the Games in Tokyo
due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases
brought on by the Delta variant.
In-Person Spectators, Zero spectators will attend the Games in Tokyo
due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases
brought on by the Delta variant.
Games and Medals Awarded, 33 games will play out with 339 medals
awarded across 42 venues this year.
Games and Medals Awarded, 33 games will play out with 339 medals
awarded across 42 venues this year.
Games and Medals Awarded, 33 games will play out with 339 medals
awarded across 42 venues this year.
Amount Spent on the Games, Japan has spent $15.4 billion on
these delayed games, with Japan's
taxpayers footing $6.7 billion of the total.
Carbon Footprint, The Tokyo Olympics are expected to be
the "greenest" Olympics to date, expelling
less than three million tons of carbon