“In this case, the Games will be canceled. Previously, the Olympics were canceled only because of the war, but this time we are fighting an invisible enemy. If the Olympics are held after the world defeats the virus, then these will be competitions that will be many times more valuable than the previous Olympic Games, ”Mori quotes Nikkan Sports.

Games in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic were postponed for a year, they will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

Earlier, the Minister for OI Affairs spoke about the difficulties with the sponsors that arose due to the transfer of the Games.