The Tokyo Olympics will take place "Regardless of the situation with the coronavirus"
"We must stop talking about whether the games will be held or not, but talk about how they will be"
After the statements leaked by the newspaper The Times, where they stated that part of the Japanese government I assumed the games were not going to be played this summer, The IOC continues to reiterate that they will be held.
Now the former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, affirms “Regardless of the prevailing situation with the coronavirus, we are going to have games, We must stop talking about whether the games will be held or not, but talk about how they will be".
The IOC reaffirmed that the Games will begin on July 23 with 11.000 athletes, more than tens of thousands of judges, journalists, sponsors and special guests. The Paralympic Games will continue on August 24 with 4.400 participating athletes.
The presence of foreigners will be decided in spring
It will not be until spring when it will be decided whether to allow the presence at the venues, but everything indicates that the doors will not be opened to foreign visitors.
The Japanese believe that it is best if they are postponed or canceled
Some surveys carried out in that country show that about 80% of the Japanese think that the games would have to be postponed or canceled due to the current situation.
Tokyo extends state of emergency for one month
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended the emergency stadium in Tokyo for another month on Tuesday, which has been in force since January 7.
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