It’s full-steam ahead for Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus
The International Olympic Committee, which has no Plan B, says Japan’s government and Tokyo are still committed to the Games beginning on July 24
03 March 2020 - 18:34
Lausanne — On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) gave further unequivocal backing to this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare “full steam” despite the coronavirus threat.
“We are preparing for a successful Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020,” IOC head Thomas Bach said at an executive board meeting to discuss the July 24-August 9 sporting extravaganza...
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