How to Buy Tickets for Tokyo 2020 (Not as Easy as You Think)
As a major fan of the Olympic games, Geannette Wittendorf can’t wait to cheer on her favorite athletes at Tokyo 2020. Recently, it was announced that tickets for the games will go on sale May 9, 2019. But here’s the catch: only Japanese residents will be able to purchase tickets. It’s an interesting part of the Olympics that people often overlook. Tickets are initially sold only to residents of the host country. Even then, tickets are purchased in a lottery. But don’t fret, there’s still a chance for you to attend the 2020 Summer Olympics! But there’s a catch: it’s going to cost you quite a pretty penny. You’ll have to be willing to burn a hole in your wallet if you want to snag tickets at resale prices. Now, you’re probably thinking: resale? Isn’t that dangerous? No one wants to be scammed! And when the tickets are marked up by more than 20%, this isn’t exactly something you want to play around with. That’s why under rules set by the Olympic committee , ticke