The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) on Monday questioned the way in which the organizers of the Olympic Games are being pressured by a number of countries. Many sports federations around the world want the four-yearly event to be postponed due to the corona virus. “We find the attempts to pressure organizers to make hasty decisions … Read more
Various sports federations responded on Sunday evening to the message from the IOC to provide clarity about the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in the short term. It will be announced within four weeks whether the events are being postponed due to the corona virus. “I am convinced that the entire Paralympic Movement fully supports … Read more
On Wednesday, President Thomas Bach of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) spoke with 220 athlete representatives from all over the world. Many Olympic athletes are concerned about the situation created by the corona virus. “It was a good conversation with athletes from all over the world. It was very constructive and gave us a lot … Read more
Japan sees a possibility to postpone the Olympic Games to the end of the year if, due to the corona virus outbreak, it is irresponsible to have the event continue in the planned period. “The contract states that the Olympic Games must be held in the calendar year 2020,” said Japanese minister Seiko Hashimoto Tuesday … Read more