The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is to follow the example of other sport during the pandemic by using piped in crowd noise to compensate for the lack of spectators.

In consultation with the IOC, the Japanese Government had taken the decision not to allow overseas fans back in March.

A ban on Japanese fans was announced last week.

"We do not want the athletes to feel alone there in the stadium. We want to show them that many people are with them and they are supporting them,

Athletes will be supported in the competition with the sound created from previous Olympic Games,They will feel in an Olympic Stadium, surrounded by spectators and fans." Bach said.

Live "geo maps" will indicate how many fans are watching in each country.

Fans will be able to "clap virtually" to show their support

Fans are also being invited to film six second selfies which will be shown on the big screens and also offered to broadcasters

Some athletes will also be offered the chance to enjoy live hookups with family and friends immediately after their events. . .

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