: The International Olympic Committee is to step-up its "scenario planning" for the Tokyo 2020 Games - including their postponement - it said after an emergency meeting on Sunday.The IOC will hold detailed discussions which will include possibly changing the July 24 start date due to the global coronavirus pandemic, but emphasised that a cancellation of the Games would not solve any of the problems or help anybody.
The IOC is facing mounting opposition to the current schedule for the Games as athletes, teams and federations call for a delay because of the coronavirus outbreak.Several National Olympic Committees have urged the IOC to postpone the Games as the pandemic forces countries to lock down and has wreaked havoc with their preparations.
Postpone for next year. Lives are at risk
It should be postponed....so much time, effort, and money has been spent. Olympics cannot be without public support and enjoyment. Japan deserves to present the games as it should be.
Australia is at war with a virus. Defence Act should be enacted and the full weight of manufacturing thrown at it. Start spending Federal govt LEARNMMT
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