The corona virus has far-reaching consequences for sport. How does the new disease affect the 2020 Summer Olympics? All information in the news ticker.
- The new corona virus * has far-reaching effects on the sports world.
- The Summer Olympics were supposed to take place in summer .
- But can the event take place in Tokyo? All information in the news ticker for the games.
March 13 update
: Members of the Japanese government released the of
US President Donald Trump
The proposal under discussion that
2020 Olympics
given no viewers, a clear rejection. Trump proposed both a one-year shift and "ghost games" on Thursday night (local time).
"I am aware of President Trump's statements, but neither the IOC nor the Organizing Committee are considering postponing or canceling the games," said Japan's Sports Minister Hashimoto at a press conference Friday morning. She also declined to reduce the number of viewers: "We absolutely don't think about it."
Olympia: Coronavirus cancellation? Japan makes a clear statement
Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga reaffirmed that there were no changes in government policy. In close cooperation with the IOC , the organizing committee and the local authorities in Tokyo , preparations will continue to be made to "hold the games as planned".
A phone call between Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took place late Thursday evening, after which the US President rowed meekly. "I just had a great conversation with Abe. I told him that the Olympic sports venues are fantastic. He did an incredible job. Good things are going to happen for Japan and its great prime minister, ” Trump said a few hours after he said of a move.
Just had a great conversation with Prime Minister Abe of Japan. I told him that the just completed Olympic venue is magnificent. He has done an incredible job, one that will make him very proud. Good things will happen for Japan and their great Prime Minister. Lots of options!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020The Summer Games should "maybe" be postponed by a year, Trump said in the White House. That would be a "shame", but he prefers to postpone the mega-event "empty stadiums".
Corona virus and sport: can Olympia 2020 take place at all? Responsible "seriously concerned"
First report from March 12 : Munich - The rampant corona virus has now also got a grip on sport. In view of the growing number of infected professional athletes, games under committee from the public or the complete abandonment of competitions, it is clear that the actually so full sports year 2020, may not take place in this form. How vulnerable are the Summer Olympics in Tokyo *?
Olympia 2020: Cancellation due to corona virus? IOC builds on "trust"
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the International Olympic Committee IOC continues to assume that the Tokyo Olympic Games can go ahead as scheduled from July 24th to August 9th .
The world is facing challenges that also affect sport, and the IOC has recognized the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, "but 19 weeks before the opening ceremony, we are confident in the number of measures currently being taken by authorities around the world “It said in an IOC statement on Thursday. The IOC around President Thomas Bach and the organizers in Tokyo are fully on schedule with the preparations .
Olympia 2020 / Coronavirus: head of organization "seriously concerned"
Organization boss Toshiro Muto recently raised alarming tones that he was "seriously concerned that the spread of the infectious disease could put a damper on the games." Another argument in favor of a cancellation is that many qualification tournaments have been postponed or canceled to date.
The IOC works with broadcasters and sponsors to “address the current situation” and is in close contact with the World Health Organization, the host city of Tokyo, the Japanese government and the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee.
Olympia 2020: worry about coronavirus - opening ceremony without spectators
The fire for the Tokyo Games had been lit on Thursday in private in ancient Olympia.
The official ceremony took place under public committee.
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Due to the outbreak of the corona virus, only 100 guests were invited, the majority of whom were IOC members. Originally, more than 700 guests were expected.
As of now, those responsible still seem to be planning with the event, but how quickly this impression can change does not seem to be really foreseeable at the moment. The IOC may also be based on the Uefa and the European Championship 2020, which could also be canceled due to the corona virus.
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