Japan continues Olympics plans as coronavirus disrupts sport
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26 February, 2020, 09:35 pm
Last modified: 26 February, 2020, 09:37 pm
In Tokyo, Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto dismissed comments by an International Olympic Committee member suggesting the outbreak could lead to the Games being cancelled
Giant Olympic Rings are installed at the waterfront area, with the Rainbow Bridge in the background, ahead of an official inauguration ceremony, six months before the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan January 17, 2020/ Reuters
Japan on Wednesday vowed to continue preparing to host this year's Olympics as the outbreak of the coronavirus caused further disruption to international sport.
In Tokyo, Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto dismissed comments by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member suggesting the outbreak could lead to the Games being cancelled.
"All we can do is to prepare to host the Games with peace of mind and to be recognized by the IOC," she said.
The latest international sports event to be scrapped is the short-track speedskating world championships in Seoul, South Korea from March 13-15.
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