No need to rush Tokyo Olympic decision says US

United States Olympic chiefs said Friday more time was needed to determine the fate of this year's Tokyo Olympics amid mounting calls to postpone the Games because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a conference call with reporters, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) chairwoman Susanne Lyons said there was no need for the International Olympic Committee to make an immediate decision on Tokyo.

"I think we would concur with the IOC to say that we need more expert advice and information than we have today to make a decision," Lyons said.

"And we don't have to make a decision. Our games are not next week, or two weeks from now. They're four months from now.

"And I think a lot may change in that time period. So we are affording the IOC the opportunity to gather that information and epxert advice.

"At this point in time, we do not feel that it's necessary for us to insist that they make a decision."
"He has not articulated, and the IOC has not articulated, specific contingency plans and he has been clear in saying that they are continuing on the path to Tokyo."
- Athlete anger -
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"Postpone so they can #ShelterAtHome w/o worrying about losing fitness to competitors!
"You are losing any credibility that you care about the wellness of athletes! Athletes over money please!"
USOPC chief executive Sarah Hirshland admitted that athletes had suffered "significant" disruption to qualifying for Tokyo, and warned they would "likely continue to be significant."
"There are athletes out there for whom this feels like their only opportunity, their last chance. I don't think we're in a position where all athletes have a unanimous point of view."