It¡¯s been a rocky road to the 2020 Tokyo Games, which, after being delayed a year by the pandemic, will take place without any spectators. Uncertainty, controversy and a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city have increasingly overshadowed the run-up to the Summer Olympics, and early events like the ceremonial torch relay have felt subdued.
But despite the circumstances, the Games will (almost certainly) go on, and that¡¯s to be celebrated. Whether you¡¯re a dedicated Olympics fan or a casual viewer, these six podcasts will get you in the mood.
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