Tokyo Paralympics press ahead to allow students to attend

People gather near the National Stadium in Tokyo as Blue Impulse of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force practice ahead of the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.(Ryosuke UematsuKyodo News via AP)

Matt Stutzman, center, of the U.S. answers media questions at a news conference ahead of the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. (Josh Toth for OIS via AP)

Blue Impulse of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force fly over the sky for practice ahead of the 2020 Summer Paralympics, in Tokyo Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. (Kyodo News via AP)

Craig Spence, from left, chief brand and communications officer of the International Paralympics Committee (IPC), Markus Rehm of Germany, Amalia Perez of Mexico, Matt Stutzman of the U.S., Husnah Kukundakwe of Uganda and Beatrice Vio of Italy attend a news conference ahead of the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. (Josh Toth for OIS via AP)