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U.S. Olympian Lolo Jones is imploring the IOC to send a different message from the one it has thus far about the coronavirus crisis. It has yet to postpone the games, and by not doing that, Jones believes it is telling athletes that they need to be ready, just in case. CBC | Sports News
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July Olympics ‘neither feasible nor desirable,’ says World Athletics president
In a letter to IOC President Thomas Bach, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says the time has come to select a new date and postpone Tokyo 2020, writing that an Olympics in July is “neither feasible nor desirable.” CBC | World News
Read More »Toyko 2020 Olympics cancelled? Secret planning underway amid coronavirus chaos
Tokyo 2020 Olympics management are drawing up plans to delay the start of the Games following the coronavirus pandemic which has gripped the world. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »British sport piles pressure on Olympics chiefs to postpone Tokyo Games due to coronavirus
Olympic Games bosses are under pressure to postpone Tokyo 2020 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Can the Olympics be postponed? Yes, but it’s complicated
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Read More »Olympics 2020: IOC must show leadership by postponing Games amid coronavirus pandemic
The Olympic Games remains on course to go ahead this summer despite the coronavirus pandemic and issues around travel. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Despite coronavirus, IOC unwavering on Tokyo Olympics starting in July
Despite worldwide concern and speculation about whether the fast-spreading virus outbreak will affect the Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee’s leadership is not joining in the debate. CBC | World News
Read More »‘Host City Contract’ gives IOC much leeway to cancel Tokyo Olympics
The 81-page “Home City Contract” signed in 2013 by the International Olympic Committee, the city of Tokyo and the Japanese Olympic Committee gives the IOC wide latitude to terminate the Summer Games, scheduled to begin July 24. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Insurers could lose billions if coronavirus causes Olympics cancellation
Global insurers face a hefty bill if the coronavirus forces the cancellation of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with estimates of the cost of insuring the sporting showpiece running into the billions of dollars. CBC | Sports News
Read More »An 11-year-old qualified for the Olympics — and that’s not even a record
Syrian table tennis player Hend Zaza will likely be the youngest athlete at the Tokyo Olympics. But people younger than her have won medals — including a 10-year-old Greek kid and the mysterious unknown rowing boy. CBC | Sports News
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