As the country gears up for a summer of sport, we asked people in Cromer if they think the Olympic Games, due to start on July 23, should go ahead at all this year.

North Norfolk News: David Dunn, 81, retired from CambridgeDavid Dunn, 81, retired from Cambridge (Image: Archant)

David Dunn, 81, retired, from Cambridge, whose favourite event is the athletics, said: "I [think the Olympics should go ahead] provided all the precautions are taken by everybody. I hope it will be okay."

North Norfolk News: Barry Burgess, 74, retired from Aylsham,Barry Burgess, 74, retired from Aylsham, (Image: Archant)

Barry Burgess, 74, retired, from Aylsham, whose favourite event is the athletics said: "No, I don't think the Olympics should go ahead. I think Japan has a fairly high rate of coronavirus and it won't be the same if there are no spectators."

North Norfolk News: Geoffrey Strowger, 74, a driver from NorwichGeoffrey Strowger, 74, a driver from Norwich (Image: Archant)

Geoffrey Strowger, 74, a driver from Norwich, whose favourite event is athletics, said: "No, I just think bringing all those different countries together isn't right. I think it's all about money."

North Norfolk News: Hazel Howes, 81, retired, from NorwichHazel Howes, 81, retired, from Norwich (Image: Archant)

Hazel Howes, 81, retired, from Norwich, said: "No, [I don't think the Olympics should go ahead] I just think it's unfair, I think they should wait until all this has cleared up. I think it's too much of a risk."

North Norfolk News: Tony Clarke, 62, retired from Nottinghamshire,Tony Clarke, 62, retired from Nottinghamshire, (Image: Archant)

Tony Clarke, 62, retired from Nottinghamshire, who likes all of the events, said: "I'd say no, [the Olympics should not go ahead] because we are still not out of it, it's too risky."

North Norfolk News: Oscar, 72, and Jennifer, 71 both retired from NorthamptonOscar, 72, and Jennifer, 71 both retired from Northampton (Image: Archant)

Oscar, 72, and Jennifer, 71, both retired from Northampton, who enjoy watching the swimming and athletics, said: "No, I don't think any travel should be allowed at all this summer, no travel whatsoever.

"Just keep us isolated. I can't even understand why people want to go abroad. We feel very strongly about it."