IOC 'not considering' coronavirus vaccine as it pushes ahead with Tokyo Olympics planning By Tracey Holmes for The Ticket and ABC Sport Posted WedWednesday 27 updated WedWednesday 27 The IOC is determined to stage the Tokyo Olympics amid the challenges presented by COVID-19. ( Print text only Cancel One of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) most senior officials says the Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead even if athletes cannot be vaccinated beforehand. Key points: The IOC says vaccinations will not be mandatory for athletes and officials in order for them to take part in the Games Lucia Montanarella says the COVID-19 vaccine "doesn't come into play in any of our planning"