IOC prepares to postpone Tokyo Games

TNA on-air March 23, 2020 : The International Olympic Committee is set to meet in the next four weeks to decide how to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Games from its  original scheduled date in July.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the IOC is preparing to consider planning changes to schedule the 2020 Olympic Games from July 24 to August 9 in Tokyo, Japan, as the global COVID-19 pandemic has not yet escalated, although the IOC has previously insisted on holding the games as originally scheduled. But after a wave of pressure from Olympic member states around the world, This prompted the IOC to revisit the postponement of the tournament. For the safety of athletes, staff and sports fans around the world. The 2020 Olympic Games are expected to be postponed in at least November. But it will have to wait for a resolution of the IOC meeting chaired by Thomas Bach and prepare to call a board meeting in the next four weeks to decide.

Mr. Shinzo's side. Abe Japan's prime minister has acknowledged that Japan may consider postponing the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in July and August. If the race can't be fully organized and it's probably the best solution at the moment, it's the best way to do it. If the COVID-19 pandemic It hasn't been resolved. The health and safety of athletes must be taken first.

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