and the constant protests and fierce opposition from the public didn't help. the shift hasn't come in the form of support for the olympic games but rather the athletes and their competition. we saw a lot of wonderful moments during competition. of course winning can help change attitudes. japan did well at these games winning 27 gold medals, 11 more than any other olympics before but it's important to remember the health and safety concerns, the reality that once the olympic flame is ex-tintinguish the people are left to deal with the consequences. the prime minister said it it has not resulted in increased infections but as an indirect of