IOC chief praises 'best-prepared Tokyo' as Olympic Village opens

Olympics chief Thomas Bach (L) has praised Tokyo has the 'best-ever prepared' host city

Olympics chief Thomas Bach (L) has praised Tokyo has the 'best-ever prepared' host city

Olympics chief Thomas Bach praised Tokyo on Tuesday as the "best-ever prepared" host city, as athletes began entering the Olympic Village 10 days before the opening ceremony.

The pair met as the first athletes began entering the Olympic Village, which opened Tuesday without any of the welcome ceremonies or media opportunities often seen at the Games.