On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it would hold discussions that would include an option of putting back the July 24 start date or even moving the Games by a year or more. "If that becomes difficult, we may have no option but to consider postponing the Games, given the Olympic principle of putting the health of athletes first," he said. Abe also said calling off the Games entirely was not an option, echoing the IOC position in its statement that cancellation "was not on the agenda". Alternate scenariosCanada's Olympic Committee said it reviewed the IOC's assessment of the situation and applauded it for recognising the need to consider alternate scenarios for hosting the Games. The US Olympic Committee said it will not be commenting on Sunday about Canada's decision.

Source: bd News24 March 23, 2020 03:33 UTC