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IOC dismisses reports Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic – ABC News
International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates rejects media reports that discussions have been held about cancelling the Tokyo Games because of coronavirus….
International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president and chair of the Tokyo Coordination Commission John Coates has shot down media reports suggesting Tokyo is looking for a way out of this year’s postponed Olympic Games.
Key points:
- Coates says no discussions have taken place about cancelling the Tokyo Games
- Japan’s Prime Minister rejects the suggestion his Government want to cancel the Games
- AOC boss Matt Carroll says the Games will be more athlete-focussed, but will take place
Coates was referring…
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