Japan appeared softer in its stance regarding the Olympic Games in Tokyo summer 2020 by its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declaring that postponement of the games might become inevitable due to the continued outbreak of the Coronavirus. But Abe never rejected the idea of canceling the games, indicating that his government would make a decision about the delay within 4 weeks.
Japan has shown softness in its stance regarding the Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2020 by announcing its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that delaying the games may become inevitable due to the continued outbreak of the Coronavirus. But Abe never rejected the idea of canceling the games, indicating that his government would make a decision about the delay within 4 weeks.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has acknowledged that the postponement of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2020 may be inevitable if the Coronavirus makes it impossible to hold the games safely.
My father stressed in a session of the Japanese parliament on Monday, his country's determination to hold the games, "But if that becomes difficult, taking the athletes' position as a priority, the decision of the postponement becomes inevitable."
Abe stressed that "cancellation is not an option", thus confirming the position of the International Olympic Committee Sunday, which admitted for the first time that it was considering postponing, not canceling the Olympic Games, to take its decision within 4 weeks.
It is the first time that a senior Japanese official has made official statements about the possibility of postponing the games originally scheduled in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, to a later date.
Postponement calls gained momentum in the past two days, and moved from athletes individually to federations from several countries, under the pretext of the outbreak of the "Covid-19" epidemic that claimed more than 13,000 people, and imposed extensive restrictions on movement and travel around the world affecting the athletes' preparations.
These calls came in light of the almost complete paralysis imposed by the virus on the world of sports, and the postponement of important dates scheduled in the summer, most notably the European Cup and the Copa America South American football.
Canada and Australia refrain from sending their players
Canada has officially announced that it will not send its athletes to participate in the Summer Olympic Games scheduled in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9 due to the emerging Coronavirus.
For his part, the head of the Australian delegation to the Tokyo Olympics announced that "it is clear that the Games cannot be held in July 2020". "The Australian Olympic Committee trusts that its athletes now need to prioritize their own health and the health of those around them and ensure their return to their families," the Australian Olympic Committee said in a statement.
The Australian committee added that it held a meeting on Monday morning and agreed unanimously that it is not possible to form a mission in such circumstances.
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