Japan ignored months of protests to host the Olympics. The opposition is still growing - a podcast by PBS NewsHour
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Tokyo on Thursday registered its highest number yet of COVID-19 cases. Amid American triumphs in the gym and the pool, the reigning world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks was forced to leave after testing positive. The Japanese public is split between cheering the medal count and fearing the virus. Opposition to the games has only grown. Special correspondent Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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