July 21, 2021
published at 1:41 AMReuters
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Preview - Tokyo, Japan - July 20, 2021 General view of the Olympic Rings outside The National Stadium, the main venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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TOKYO - The chief of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee on Tuesday (July 20) did not rule out cancelling the Olympics if Covid-19 cases spiked, as more athletes tested positive for the virus and sponsors ditched plans to attend Friday's opening ceremony.
Asked at a news conference if the global sporting showpiece might still be cancelled, Toshiro Muto said he would keep an eye on infection numbers and liaise with other organisers if necessary.