Athletes were dropped off and entered the Village at a location inaccessible to the media.

The low-key nature of the arrivals was underlined by traditional welcome ceremonies for teams being cancelled.

Tokyo 2020 claimed the cancellation of the media opportunities and welcome ceremonies came as part of simplification measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Village is located at the Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo, around six kilometres from the National Stadium.

The complex features 21 residential buildings and 3,800 condos.

Around 18,000 athletes and officials are expected to stay at the Village during the Olympics.

Athletes have been instructed to arrive no earlier five days prior to their competition and leave no later than two days after their event concludes.

The Village Plaza is set to serve as a social hub for athletes and will include a cafe, florist, bank, photo studio and dry cleaners,

A Tokyo 2020 merchandise shop is also included in the complex.

A fitness centre, a recreation centre, the doping control station and a polyclinic are also included at the Olympic Village.

The Czech Olympic Committee were among the first nations to begin preparations for their athletes.