The International Olympic Committee is steadfast in its determination to host the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, which are scheduled to take place in July and August.
Instead, the IOC is steadfast in its determination to host the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, which are scheduled to take place in July and August.
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has disrupted qualifications, with only 57% of the athletes having already qualified for the multicoded event. Sprinter Akani Simbine is one of the prominent athletes who have already qualified, alongside the Under-23 national football team, and the men’s and women’s hockey teams.
The IOC has encouraged athletes to continue preparing for the Olympics despite the ongoing global health crisis. “We were also informed by IOC president [Thomas Bach] that the same unanimous support was received within the Olympic movement,” said Govender.
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