Americans show signs of ambivalence about the Olympics

With the Olympic Games set to begin this Friday, the global public shows some signs of diffidence about their taking place. Few in Japan believe the games should proceed, while Americans are split on whether they’re interested in watching them at all. …

For most around the world, football or soccer is the biggest event at the Olympics, but for Americans, it ranks low among the events people in the States are excited to see. Gymnastics is the number one sport Americans are looking forward to, possibly due to American dominance in the field, with accomplished athletes like Simone Biles set to compete this year. CONTINUED

Catherine Morris & Sarah Feldman, Ipsos

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