Even if the virus came into control, we should be cautious after such pandemic, a case that's not showing symptoms may further spread the disease.
It's a great decision to reschedule it into 2021, Japan has done a great job but they should wait for a successful hosted event. A game surrounded by concerns won't make it enjoyable.
Topic: Olympics 2020 Discussion Thread - page 4. (Read 375 times)
It is very likely that Olympics may be postponed this year and maybe shifted to 2021.
Do you think this decision is good for the sports and the players and how it will effect the sports betting business ?
Do you think this decision is good for the sports and the players and how it will effect the sports betting business ?
There is already an official decision for this. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) as well as the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee have already agreed to postpone the Olympics "to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021."[1]
As a matter of fact, it was Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, himself who proposed the postponement of the said sports event to the IOC. Even the 2020 Paralympic Games is also postponed to a much later date.[2]
This is definitely the best decision considering the danger of any large gathering due to the presence of COVID-19.
[1] https://www.olympic.org/news/joint-statement-from-the-international-olympic-committee-and-the-tokyo-2020-organising-committee
[2] https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/52020134
governments forbid any kind of gatherings including sports events. i'm sure olympics will also be postponed. there is a travel bann, i don't think they'd risk athletes while covid19 still is killing people.
It is very likely that Olympics may be postponed this year and maybe shifted to 2021.
Do you think this decision is good for the sports and the players and how it will effect the sports betting business ?
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