IOC ‘fully committed’ to ‘success’ of Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid coronavirus fears
March 4, 2020 3:09 am
The International Olympic Committee has reiterated its commitment to holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned despite continued spread of coronavirus.
Officials have said the Olympics will proceed according to schedule, however the Japanese Olympics Minister said she will not rule out postponing the major event.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said, “the IOC remains fully committed to the success of the Olympic Games (in) Tokyo 2020”.
“I would like to encourage all the athletes to continue their preparation for the Olympic Games … with great confidence and with full steam”.
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