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Yes, but only if they live in mainland China. Like with the Tokyo Summer Games, overseas fans are banned due to the ongoing disruption brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers have yet to say how tickets will be sold, or whether venues will operate at full seating capacity.

Athletes and others who are not fully vaccinated will be required to undergo 21 days of quarantine upon arrival in China, and all participants will be tested for Covid daily. Because most international flights into China have been cancelled, special flights from hub cities and exclusively for Games participants will be arranged.

During the Tokyo Games, which operated inside a more porous bubble, organisers reported positive cases, although just 29 were among athletes and 25 among media. As was the case with the introduction of sports such as skateboarding to the summer programme, the aim is to attract a younger audience, as well as increasing female participation.

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