Tens of thousands of athletes and officials are about to descend on Tokyo as the city prepares to host the 32nd Olympic games. 

But with Covid-19 cases surging in Japan, health experts and the majority of the Japanese public are opposed to the event being held at all. 

So, why are the Olympic Games going ahead? 

Today, sports writer Kieran Pender on the institution, and the vested interests, behind this pandemic Olympics. 

Guest: Sports writer Kieran Pender.

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