U.S. media claims `` postponement / cancellation of Tokyo Olympics '' one after another 19:52 on March 21
With the spread of the new coronavirus worldwide, major newspapers in the United States regarding the Tokyo Olympics have successively appealed that the IOC and the International Olympic Committee should face reality and postpone or cancel.
According to the Washington Post on March 20, the torch ceremony was held in Miyagi Prefecture. It's totally irresponsible that the officials behave as if the tournament is open as scheduled. "
He further criticized the event as saying, "The event could become a virus incubator and lead to further spread. It is because of gold and honor that we do not admit reality."
"USA Today" introduces the situation where most players are not practicing enough, saying, "The players not only want to participate in the tournament, but also want to compete at their best, Every opportunity should be given, but if it proves impossible, you should be given a sincere response, "said the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee urging the IOC to postpone. I asked.
The New York Times also posted an expert column on the 18th under the heading, "Cancel the Olympics." It is arrogant to stick to hosting the Olympics, "he argued, saying the tournament should be canceled.