SECOND TAKE
THE JAPAN TIMES: Postponing Olympics was right thing to do
29 March 2020 - 22:33
Postponing the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games for up to a year until summer 2021 was unavoidable given the growth of the coronavirus pandemic gripping the world, but it is a rational decision that will hopefully ensure fairness for all athletes taking part.
Now efforts should shift to organising the Olympics next year in an environment that is safe for not just the athletes but all officials and spectators expected from around the globe...
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