International Olympic Committee
Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen -- but in 2021, not 2020
The Tokyo Olympics are going to happen — but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.
Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
No 'Plan B' for Olympics; questions over Chinese presence
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is no "Plan B" for the 2020 Games, which open in just over five months and have been jolted by the outbreak of a virus in neighboring China.
Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on
Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message on Thursday at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee: the Summer Games will not be waylaid by the coronavirus that is spreading from neighboring China.
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumors
Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.