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North Korea in bombshell withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics – Yahoo Sport Australia
North Korea have cited the coronavirus pandemic as their reasoning for not participating in the upcoming Games.
North Korea have reportedly decided to withdraw from the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Pictures: Getty Images
North Korea have opted not to compete at the upcoming 2021 Olympics, per reports from a sports website run by the nation’s sports ministry.
The Sports in DPR Korea website said Tuesday the decision was made during a national Olympic Committee meeting on March 25 where members prioritised protecting athletes from the world public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
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