Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be downsized and simplified

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese public is being prepared for the reality of next year’s postponed Olympics. Athletes are likely to face quarantines, spectators will be fewer and the delay will cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Nothing is certain yet but ideas are being floated about how to hold the Olympics amid the coronavirus pandemic. The stark message about a very different Olympics is now being floated in Japan by politicians and in unsourced news stories. The possibilities include reduced seating at Olympic venues, tests for all athletes, fans and staff, and a quarantine-like situation at the Athletes Village.