IOC 2022 Youth Olympics postponed Tokyo Olympics held as planned

IOC 2022 Youth Olympics postponed Tokyo Olympics held as planned July 16th 7:48

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Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the IOC = International Olympic Committee decided to postpone the Summer Youth Olympic Games, which was planned to be held in Dakar, Senegal in 2022, to 2026, four years later.

This was announced by Chairman Bach after the IOC Executive Board held online on the 15th.

As a result, the Senegalese side has proposed to postpone the Summer Dakar Youth Olympic Games scheduled for 2022 due to the spread of infection, and it will be postponed four years after the next tournament will be held on this day. It means that it has been approved by the board.

Mr. Bach explained the reason, "While the Tokyo Olympics were postponed for one year, the competition calendar was being revised for all competitions, and we decided to postpone it so that youth Olympics could be well prepared." ..

The Youth Olympic Games, which began in 2010, are held every four years for athletes between the ages of 14 and 18, and the event has been postponed for the first time.

In addition, President Bach said that the Games Organizing Committee and the IOC are fully committed to the event. The work is proceeding smoothly. Emphasized.

On the basis of the infection situation, he said, "There are various scenarios prepared, but it is clear that the audience does not want it. I am looking for a solution." The negative thought was clearly shown in the holding of.