protesters calling for the games to be canceled fearing the olympics will become a covid-19 super spreader event. daily numbers hitting 2,000 this week, a six-month high. olympic dreams dashed for more than 20 athletes so far testing positive or being placed in the could he individual 19 protocols. >> when you are lined up with the best in the world, you're not worried about the stands. you're not worried about the people out there. you're worried about going out and competing to the best of your ability. >> despite the olympics first ever spectator ban, some are making the most of it. fans watching the opening ceremony from outside the stadium. >> i was so moved.