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North Korea dumps Tokyo Olympics due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, surprising neighbour – Wide World of Sports
Rogue state surprises neighbour with move
North Korea said it will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A website run by the North’s sports ministry said 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.”
South Korea’s Unification Ministry on Tuesday expressed regret over the North’s decision, saying it had hoped that the Tokyo Olympics would provide an opportunity to improve…
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