The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Come To An End

The Tokyo Olympics, postponed and played out behind closed doors because of the Covid pandemic, concluded with an upbeat ceremony in Japan’s capital. The Games took place without spectators and athletes were barred from venturing outside the Olympic village. Fans took part in outdoor events, such as triathlon and BMX, from overpasses and other vantage points despite temperatures that reached 35C, the hottest ever recorded at an Olympics.