Olympic Official We’re ‘Looking At A Cancellation’ Of Tokyo Olympics If Coronavirus Isn’t Contained In Next Few Months
Katie Jerkovich
Entertainment Reporter
February 25, 2020 2:51 PM ET
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Olympic official, Dick Pound, said they are “looking at a cancellation†of the Tokyo games if the coronavirus isn’t contained in the next few months.
“In and around that time [end of May], I’d say folks are going to have to ask: ‘Is this under sufficient control that we can be confident about going to Tokyo or not?'†Pound, a member of the International Olympic Committee, shared with the Associated Press in a piece published Tuesday about the spread of the virus.
“You’re probably looking at a cancellation,†he added, while he explained that the reason is that “a lot of things have to start happening. You’ve got to start ramping up your security, your food, the Olympic Village, the hotels. The media folks will be in there building their studios.â€
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