U.S. Olympics / Para Commission statement "desirable postponement" new coronavirus March 24, 13:30
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday said that in a survey of U.S. athletes, about 93% of respondents requested that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics be postponed. He publicized the results and made a statement that postponement was most desirable.
The IOC = International Olympic Committee, together with the Organizing Committee and others, will make a concrete decision on the postponement of the Games within four weeks as concerns about the Tokyo Games are spreading due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus. It was announced.
Against this background, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee released a survey on the effects of the new coronavirus on U.S. athletes on the 23rd.
Of the approximately 4,000 people, more than 1780 respondents said that if the Tokyo Games were held on schedule, 68% of respondents were asked if they thought they could compete fairly. Players say no.
93% of respondents are asking for a postponement if they don't meet the schedule, asking whether to postpone or cancel.
In light of these findings, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued a statement stating that there is a great deal of confusion in the athlete's practice environment and the selection of athletes, and it is best to postpone the tournament.
The statement urges the IOC to take all possible measures to ensure that the tournament is held on safe and fair conditions for players.