IOC sets June 29, 2021 as new deadline for qualification period of Tokyo Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has set June 29, 2021 as the new deadline for the qualification period of the Tokyo Olympics, which has been rescheduled to next year in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

In a communication to all National Olympic Committee (NOC) Presidents, Secretary Generals and Chef de Missions, IOC Director of Solidarity and NOC relations, James McLoed has intimated the revised qualification principles of Tokyo Olympics 2020.

According to the letter dated April 2, the revised sport entries deadline has now been set for July 5, 2021.

"The new qualification period deadline is 29 June, 2021 and the IFs (international federations) can define their own qualification period deadlines should the deadline be prior to this date," Mcloed wrote.

He further said that the revision of the qualifications systems will be finalised as quickly as possible to give certainty to athletes and NOCs.

"We understand that at this time these are unlikely to include the full details now on the dates and locations of the specified events, recognising that these will follow later as the impacts of COVID-19 and its related restrictions become clearer," Mcloed said.

"We aim to finalise the adapted qualifications systems by mid-April, with the details on specific events to follow when available."