In this present age of today, there is no such person who is not troubled by the rising of Corona. The havoc of this virus has increased so much that hundreds of people are coming in its grip every day. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said that it may be mandatory to postpone the Tokyo Olympics due to the corona virus epidemic. After mounting pressure on the International Olympic Committee, he admitted on Monday that a decision could be taken to postpone the Olympics in view of the threat from Kovid-19. He said that IOC is also under pressure from the sports associations and athletes of many other countries. After this statement by the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, it is now believed that the Tokyo Olympics will not be able to start from its scheduled time. The Olympic Games are to start from July 24.
Canada has clearly said that it will not send its team to these games. The government of IOC Japan will take the decision by talking to global sports officials, broadcasters and sponsors. IOC President Thomas Bak has written a letter to the players and explains why this decision is taking so long. He wrote that, "I know that in this unprecedented situation there will be many questions in your mind. I know that you will not feel this kind of practical attitude in this emotional time."
Australian officials said- Prepare for Athletes 2021: According to the information received, many countries including the US have demanded to postpone it, but the IOC has not been able to clear its stand yet. Australian Olympic officials have said that it is now clear that the Tokyo Olympic Games will not be able to proceed as per their scheduled schedule.
Therefore, we have told all our athletes that they should now prepare for the 2021 Olympic Games. He said that the Australian team could not gather under changing circumstances at home and abroad due to Coronavirus. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that four weeks are needed to decide whether to postpone the Games.
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