'The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed,' said a member of the International Olympic Committee



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Tokyo 2020 Olympics , which was threatened by the new coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) that is rampant around the world, Dick, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the host organization of the Olympic Games , Mr. Pound said, 'Delay has been decided.'

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A senior member of the IOC, Dick Pound, responded to an exclusive interview with the United States media, USA TODAY , saying that the Tokyo Olympics will be postponed due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection. The interview was held in local time on the afternoon of Monday, March 23, 2020, and this is the first time that an IOC member has stated that the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed.

Pound, responding to a telephone interview with USA TODAY, said, 'Based on the information from the IOC, it has been decided that the Olympics will be postponed. The future parameters have not been determined, but the Olympics will be held on July 24. It will not start on the day of the year (the scheduled opening date of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics), 'he said.

USA TODAY introduces Pound: 'Canadian Pound is one of the most influential IOC members in decades.' According to Pound's comment, the Tokyo Olympics are likely to be postponed until 2021, and the details will be decided in the next four weeks. 'I hope the IOC can announce the next steps soon,' said Pound.



Mr. Pound said of the postponement of the Olympics, 'We will postpone the Olympics and start addressing all the consequences of this. This is incalculable,' he said. Suggests.

USA TODAY confirmed with the IOC about Mr. Pound's comments, and IOC spokeswoman Mark Adams said, `` It was given to all IOC members to explain the announced IOC Board decision. It's a right, 'he acknowledges that the IOC has decided to postpone the Tokyo Olympics.

In a letter to athletes on Sunday, March 22, 2020, IOC Chairman Thomas Bach commented , 'It is too early to decide when to host the Tokyo Olympics .' In this letter, President Bach said he had ruled out the policy of halting the Tokyo Olympics, and Prime Minister Abe made a similar statement on March 23 (Mon).



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