While this is the first time the Olympics have been postponed, they have been canceled before. In 1916, due to the outbreak of World War I, the Games were not held in Berlin. In 1940, as well as 1944, they were canceled due to World War II with Tokyo and London unable to host.
The IOC's decision on the 2020 Olympics shows the most recent sporting event to be canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus. In the U.S.
On Sunday, both Australia and Canada both announced that teams from the two countries would not participate in the 2020 Olympics over concerns about COVID-19. On March 20, USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey, penned a letter to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic CEO Sarah Hirshland, calling for the Games to be postponed for one year.
"The IOC and the organizing committee are not considering cancellation or postponement - absolutely not at all," Hashimoto said.
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