Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

As the Olympics wrap up this weekend, I think we can all agree it has been a huge success, and unexpectedly so.I mean, to be honest, I didn’t even think they’d go ahead, but in this case, the IOC’s determination paid off.Despite Japan being a mess with Covid, the Olympics were not.Slick organisation helps, military precision helps, being vigilant helps.Japan seemed to manage all of these athletes in a way that kept things under control; it did not become the super spreader event some might feared it would be.It seemed organised, controlled, calm and efficient. Athletes spoke highly of it, possibly also very grateful they were able to perform at all.Unusual not to have crowds yes, but I think it’s always been more of a TV event anyway hasn’t it?Most of us are watching from the sofa. I feel bad for the families and close friends of the athletes who would dearly love to have been there to support and watch in person, obviously.But generally speaking, for a large scale event held during a global pandemic; amazing