TOKYO (Reuters) – Olympic stadiums may be empty of fans, but in the Japanese city of Takasaki, residents on Friday gathered to watch sports on a big TV screen at a theatre, highlighting the buzz created by Japan's medal rush but also the risks of spreading COVID-19.The 54 people in attendance were asked not to eat or drink, to maintain social distance, and keep their masks on. Cheering was banned, so most clapped to support the Japanese volleyball team which ended up losing 3-0 against Poland.'Cheering at home is nice, but I think it's best to gather like this and cheer while maintaining social distancing,' 57-year-old public notary Hitoshi Abe said.

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