IOC denies coverage of major British newspaper "Olympic cancellation"

The IOC = International Olympic Committee is "working hard to make the Games a success" after a major British newspaper reported that the Japanese government had to informally cancel the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I announced a comment saying that, and denied the content of the report.

The Times, a major British newspaper, reported on the 21st of local time that the Japanese government had to informally cancel the summer Tokyo tournament due to a new coronavirus infection. It was.

In response, the IOC said in a comment released on the 22nd, "There are reports today that the Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Games should be canceled, but there is no such fact. We have taken all possible measures against the new corona virus and continue to work closely with the IOC, the Games Organizing Committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to prepare for a safe and secure event this summer. I introduced a statement from the Japanese government saying, "I will go."

He then commented on the IOC, saying, "We are working hard with our Japanese partners and friends on the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics."