Dissent is growing among leading athletes as they voice concerns about preparing for the Olympics amid the novel coronavirus outbreak after organizers encouraged them to continue preparation as planned.
The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that no"drastic decisions" will be made about the Games, which get underway in Tokyo in July, and that measures are being taken to guarantee the"safety and interests of athletes, coaches and support teams."But athletes believe they have been forced into an impossible position given the virus, which has infected more that 198,000 people worldwide and killed at least 7,900.
The latest news in coronavirus affecting sport: Euro 2020, WTA, MLB and Bundesliga 01:51Two major football competitions -- Euro 2020 and Copa America -- became the latest major sporting events to be impacted by the virus when it was announced that both would be postponed until next year, while the French Open was rescheduled from May to September.
— Sandi Morris, OLY🇺🇸 March 16, 2020 )American pole vaulter Sandi Morris insisted that she was"going to be prepared" for the Olympics despite the virus outbreak. "I personally believe the best call would be to postpone 12 months, but I understand why they are holding off on making a final decision," said Morris."Canceling completely would be a travesty on so many levels ...
Without sport, footballers turn to video games 01:28Japan's Deputy Prime Minster Taro Aso told Parliament Wednesday that it is"desirable to hold the Olympics in an environment where everyone feels safe and happy. But that's something Japan alone cannot decide."The IOC said that talks with the National Olympic Committees, the athletes' representatives, the International Paralympic Committee, International Federations and other stakeholders would continue in the coming days.
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