The Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. — Handout
In early 2019, I applied to be a volunteer in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. I knew my chances were slim, but still hoped I could have the honour of being a part of such an iconic international sporting event, that’s also held in a city I’m very familiar with.
At the same time, over 11,000 eligible athletes from 206 countries and territories were preparing for the Olympics, in hopes of winning, or breaking personal records, in Tokyo.
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