I worked as an event organizer and writer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for a nonprofit sports media organization (separate from my journalism day job) and returned in that same capacity for the Paris Olympics this summer. Working at the Olympics is always a unique experience.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics were pushed to 2021, with tight restrictions in place.
No spectators were allowed and only a limited number of media professionals and necessary personnel were present. Surprisingly, it was an amazing experience.
I spent days quarantining before I could leave my hotel…
