The Tokyo Olympics remain scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, but pressure is growing on the authorities to postpone or cancel the event amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Independent.ie looks at the main questions surrounding the Games. The International Olympic Committee is in discussions with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and expects a decision within four weeks. However, Canada's decision not to send any athletes to Tokyo unless the Games are postponed by at least a year is a huge statement. Expand Close Dina Asher-Smith is among the medal hopes for the Tokyo Olympics (Mike Egerton/PA) PA Wire/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Dina Asher-Smith is among the medal hopes for the Tokyo Olympics (Mike Egerton/PA)Britain's heptathlon world champion Katerina Johnson-Thompson has said the situation has left her "under pressure to train and keep the same routine, which is impossible".

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2020 12:00 UTC