Japan would 'scrap' Games if not held next year, says Tokyo 2020's president

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Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori has said that the Olympic Games, already postponed to 2021, would be “scrapped” if it could not take place then, Reuters reported.

With the epidemic's worldwide infection rate climbing and experts suggesting a vaccine is still a long way off, questions are being asked about whether a further delay might be needed.

“No. In that case, the Olympics will be scrapped,” Mori said in the interview with Japanese sports daily Nikkan Sports, when asked if the Games could be postponed again until 2022.

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