NBCUniversal needs the Olympics, but is Tokyo ready to host?

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The Olympics begin on July 23, but many in Tokyo say they’re not ready to host because Japan’s vaccination rate is still under 10%. The Olympics are critically important to NBCUniversal — the official broadcaster of the Games — and its streaming service Peacock. The streamer desperately needs new paying subscribers, but will Olympic Games with few fans on site and social distancing policies in place be enough draw?

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