“The decision to postpone the Olympics for one year is absolutely correct. We understand that athletes were uncertain. All professionals who were mentally ready to perform and win gold medals began to fail in preparation. That's right, that they decided to transfer. I hope that there will no longer be such a problem and we will be able to overcome this virus, ”the deputy said.
Earlier, the IOC announced the postponement of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.