The International Paralympic Committee has a "cash flow'' problem, but its president has ruled out going to the International Olympic Committee for help. The cash shortfall stems from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic postponement until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. "At the moment we are not discussing that with them (IOC),'' Parsons said in a teleconference with selected media. But some staff, media, and fans _ many with disabilities _ will need modified hotel rooms. These are in short supply in Tokyo, where hotel rooms are typically small and bath and toilet areas are seldom suitable for wheelchair users.

Source: The Standard April 09, 2020 05:03 UTC