"Yes, we want to get vaccinated so we can safely go to the Games and we can safely have an Olympic Games, but also realizing that we're not first on the list. There's no doubt that reducing onsite transmission will be one of the main challenges facing Olympic organizers, and leagues like the NBA have demonstrated how sporting "bubbles" can operate effectively. Bach bullishAs they continue to evaluate how to host the Olympics safely, organizers have also had to quash reports saying the Games will be canceled altogether. Tokyo 2020 organizers, meanwhile, offered assurance that they were "fully focused on hosting the Games this summer." At a press conference on Wednesday, Bach reiterated that the IOC is "confident" of delivering the Games safely.

Source: The Nation January 29, 2021 06:06 UTC