The Olympic Games in Tokyo are to be canceled. Former IOC Vice President Richard Pound told USA Today.
Lausanne - Since the outbreak of the corona virus, many people have wondered whether the 2020 Olympic Games will be held or not. Former IOC Vice President Richard Pound said that postponing the Tokyo Olympics due to the Corona crisis is already a done deal.
“Based on the information that the IOC has, a move has been decided. The future parameters have not yet been set, but the games will not start on July 24th, as far as I know, ”Pound told USA Today on Monday.
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The 77-year-old Canadian believes the International Olympic Committee will announce the next steps soon. "We will postpone this and begin to deal with all the consequences that come from it, which are immense," added the influential ex-boss of the World Anti-Doping Agency, who is always known for clear words. The details will be discussed in the next four weeks.
2020 Olympics canceled due to corona virus? - IOC spokesman referred to Sunday's announcement
When asked by the newspaper, IOC spokesman Mark Adams explained that the IOC was considering various scenarios and referred to Sunday's announcement.
The IOC had set a four-week deadline for a final decision on the Tokyo Summer Games. During this time, scenarios about a possible shift should also be considered. Adherence to the planned time was not expressly excluded; a complete cancellation is out of the question according to the IOC.
The traditional torch relay of the Olympic Games is also unlikely to take place as planned.
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