On Friday, one of the most complicated Olympics in history will hold its opening ceremony in Tokyo.

After being delayed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have continued to feel the effects of the virus, with several athletes and support staff testing positive to the virus and sponsors pulling out because they don’t want to be aligned with the Games.

And the Games remain under a cloud, with the boss of the Tokyo Olympics saying earlier this week he would pull the pin on the event at the 11th hour if it wasn’t safe to carry on.

Today on Please Explain, Nathanael Cooper is joined by sports reporter Phil Lutton from Tokyo on the eve of the Olympics’ first day.