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Officials Target Spring For Decision On Any Possible Addt’l Olympic Changes

“A possible decision on further Olympic postponement will be made ‘in the spring if questions over the coronavirus crisis persist,’ says top Olympic official.

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Thomas Bach: Tokyo Olympics Would Be Canceled if They Can’t Be Held in 2021

In an interview with BBC Sport, Bach said he understands why the Games would need to be canceled if they still can’t be held next year.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 68% Believe Tokyo Olympics Will Go On In 2021

More than two-thirds of voters are still optimistic that the Tokyo Olympics will go on in 2021 without a cancellation, despite concern from some officials.

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Japan’s Shinzo Abe Says Tokyo Olympics ‘Impossible’ If Pandemic Isn’t Contained

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said this week that hosting the Olympics next year would be “impossible” unless the coronavirus pandemic is under control.

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Tokyo Olympics Could Be Canceled If Coronavirus Vaccine Not Found

The head of the Japan Medical Association said that the Tokyo Olympics could be canceled – not just postponed – if a vaccine for coronavirus isn’t found.

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