As the deadly coronavirus spreads around the globe, doubts grow over whether the 2020 Olympic Games, set for Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, will go ahead.
AFP Sport looks at who's saying what as the debate becomes even more heated: "Of course we are considering different scenarios, but we are contrary to many other sports organizations or professional leagues in that we are four-and-a-half months away from the Games." -- International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Friday.
"No solution will be ideal in this situation, and this is why we are counting on the responsibility and solidarity of the athletes." -- IOC spokesman Wednesday
"Respectfully requested...that the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee advocate for the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 by one year to 2021." -- USA Swimming chief executive Tim Hinchey
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