China News Service, March 18th. According to the official website of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the 17th, the International Olympic Committee continues to fully support the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and believes that there are more than 4 months before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. No "significant decision" is required, and any guessing at this time would be counterproductive.
The International Olympic Committee said in the communiqué that they continued to consult with all stakeholders of the Tokyo Olympics. The communiqué states that the new coronavirus has affected preparations for the Tokyo Olympics and that the situation is changing every day.
At the same time, the International Olympic Committee encourages all athletes to continue to do their best to prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The IOC said it is confident that measures taken by many countries will help curb the new coronavirus. At the same time, we welcome Japan ’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ’s previous statement that he has received the support of the leaders of the Group of Seven and hopes that the Tokyo Olympics “is a complete proof of humanity ’s victory over the new crown pneumonia epidemic”.
The communique said that it will continue to act responsibly and reach consensus on two principles: 1. Protect the health of all people and support the containment of the virus; 2. Protect the interests of athletes and the Olympic Movement.