Postponing the 2020 Olympics came with a hefty price, the International Olympic Committee says.
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LIVE: Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain
As dreams of the Olympics are deferred for athletes around the world, Florida many are also balancing the challenge of what put off their dreams in the first place: the coronavirus pandemic.
LIVE: Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain
As dreams of the Olympics are deferred for athletes around the world, Florida many are also balancing the challenge of what put off their dreams in the first place: the coronavirus pandemic.
Olympic task force helping athletes cope with 2020 games being postponed
To help athletes cope with the postponement Team USA athletes, coaches, and support staff have access to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Taskforce.
Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics until next year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan’s NHK public television reported Tuesday.
Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics until next year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan’s NHK public television reported Tuesday.
Canada plans to skip Olympics if games aren’t delayed a year
The committee sent out a statement Sunday evening saying it was willing to help the IOC search for alternatives, but that it was not safe for athletes, “their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training for these Games.”
USA Swimming asks US Olympic Committee to support delaying Olympics until 2021
“The right and responsible thing to do is to prioritize everyone’s health and safety and appropriately recognize the toll this global pandemic is taking on athletic preparations,” Hinchey wrote.
USA Swimming asks US Olympic Committee to support delaying Olympics until 2021
“The right and responsible thing to do is to prioritize everyone’s health and safety and appropriately recognize the toll this global pandemic is taking on athletic preparations,” Hinchey wrote.
IOC ‘fully committed’ to Olympics success, despite postponed trials
In the United States, rowing, wrestling, canoe/kayak and shooting trials are among those postponed. Currently, diving, gymnastics, swimming and track and field trials are still scheduled for May and June.