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Tokyo 2020 organisers launch ticketing process

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Of these tickets, an estimated 70-80 per cent would be allotted to Japanese residents with the rest going to overseas fans [Courtesy]

Tokyo 2020 organisers on Thursday launched a portal detailing prices and timings for Olympic events, as they prepare to throw open ticket applications via lottery for Japanese residents.

The new website lists prices for the record 339 events in 33 sports -- ranging from the cheapest general tickets at 2,500 yen ($22) to an eye-watering 300,000 yen for the best seats at the opening ceremony.

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