Tokyo Games Officials Bet on Technology to Make up for Lack of Fans

TOKYO - The atmosphere at Olympics venues in Tokyo is eerie as the screams, shouts and cries of joy from athletes bounce off empty seats, with spectators banned from events.

The absence of fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major blow.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has had to fast-track its digital plans to add new elements at venues and heighten the experience for competing athle