IOC Hints At Delaying 2020 Olympics

With the coronavirus global pandemic ongoing, there has been speculation that the 2020 Olympics could be canceled or delayed. The International Olympic Committee (via a press release) has stated that “cancellation is not on the agenda,” but the organization suggests delaying the games is on the table.

President Thomas Bach says that it’s too early to make a final decision about the date of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

“So, like you, we are in a dilemma: Cancellation of the Olympic Games would destroy the Olympic dream of 11,000 athletes from all 206 National Olympic Committees, from the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, most likely for the Paralympic athletes, and for all the people who are supporting you as coaches, doctors, officials, training partners, friends and family,” Bach said in the statement.

“Cancellation would not solve any problem and would help nobody. Therefore it is not on our agenda.”

Bach added that the organizations hopes to have a finalized decision “within the next four weeks.”