What could an Olympics postponement cost Japan?

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AFP Tokyo
Last Updated : Mar 24 2020 | 8:02 PM IST

- The historic decision to postpone this year's Olympic Games over the coronavirus pandemic is likely to pile on the pain for Japan's economy, already expected to be roiled by the global virus outbreak, economists say.

What has the Games cost Japan?
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Toshiro Muto, CEO of Tokyo 2020, asked about how much delaying the games will cost Japan, said: "The basic policy of postponement was decided today. How exactly are we going to achieve the postponement? That will be discussed among the IOC, us and Tokyo. I am sure it will be very difficult."
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What would the impact on GDP be?
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First Published: Mar 24 2020 | 8:02 PM IST

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