The IOC will consider using rankings and historical results to determine Tokyo 2020 places in sports whose qualification processes has been affected by the coronavirus. Photo: Reuters/Edgard GarridoThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) insist that the 2020 Games scheduled for Tokyo in July will go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic. Changes to the qualification systems will be published by the beginning of April. "The IOC remains fully committed to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and with more than four months to go before the Games there is no need for any drastic decisions at this stage; and any speculation at this moment would be counter-productive. "The IOC encourages all athletes to continue to prepare for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as best they can," added the statement.

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2020 02:37 UTC