Japan's Olympic minister says the aim is still to hold the Games as planned in July, despite some calls for a postponement.
Japan are planning for a "complete" Olympics in front of spectators in July, according to the country's Olympic minister.
Prime minister Shinzo Abe stated on Saturday that the plan remains to stage the Games as intended in July, despite some calls for a postponement, including from United States president Donald Trump.
The International Olympic Commitee (IOC) is due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the Olympics and the qualifying events that have had schedules badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking at a news conference, Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto echoed Abe's confidence that the Tokyo Games would be going ahead.
When asked whether the intention is to stage a "complete" Olympics, with fans present and abiding by the schedule, she replied: "That's correct. That's what we are aiming for.
"We will do our utmost to prepare as scheduled so that the International Olympic Committee will be convinced we are capable of hosting the games."
Japan has had 847 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 28 deaths.
Reqtron
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for your "research" japan did have some affects from this virus and a pretty big one too remember the cruise in your country that resulted in hundreds of infection within just few days? Also if your country are actually having this controlled the olympics would not be postponed. Also South korea seems to be doing the best, providing efficient hospital checks that the US is now adopting...so yea here's your research.
Did you hear the news that Japan found a cure for Coronavirus?Japan saved the World.What did South Korea do?
Brazilian4ever
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Yeah the sports people trainers !
Tisaeint
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Just ask for help of JAV fans in your country to help fill the vancancies of stadium seats in there. 'Cause no one wants to go to Japan or any other country in Asia if this COVID-19 hasn't been resolved, u know.
That's surely not me, my friend 🙃🤗 and of course I know that Coronavirus not only in Asia... countries in Europe especially where the temperature in the country is unusually cold that's where the multiply and spreads...
Reqtron
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I know I know... I'm just being a bit sarcastic, my friend. Please don't get offended, I love Japan too u know 🇯🇵💕✌
No worries,it's just that many people are racist and think that Coronavirus only exists in Asia
Tisaeint
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Many people from other countries were in that cruise.Japan doesn't eat dogs like South Korea.Never saw someone comparing South Korea to Japan lol.Everyone knows Japan is the most developed country in Asia and one of the most developed country in the World.South Korea is nothing against Japan.So better think before you compare any other country like South Korea to Japan. For your kind information,the olympics has been cancelled because many people from other countries would come to see it and many would get infected. Please don't just give opinions and say you've done some research.
I know I know... I'm just being a bit sarcastic, my friend. Please don't get offended, I love Japan too u know 🇯🇵💕✌
Reqtron
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Just ask for help of JAV fans in your country to help fill the vancancies of stadium seats in there. 'Cause no one wants to go to Japan or any other country in Asia if this COVID-19 hasn't been resolved, u know.
Many people from other countries were in that cruise.Japan doesn't eat dogs like South Korea.Never saw someone comparing South Korea to Japan lol.Everyone knows Japan is the most developed country in Asia and one of the most developed country in the World.South Korea is nothing against Japan.So better think before you compare any other country like South Korea to Japan. For your kind information,the olympics has been cancelled because many people from other countries would come to see it and many would get infected. Please don't just give opinions and say you've done some research.
Henacekrt
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Europe has been more affected than Asia.Oh and we didn't spread Coronavirus it was China.Better do some research.Coronavirus hasn't affected Japan because they got it under control,so did Singapore
here is your research.
Henacekrt
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Just ask for help of JAV fans in your country to help fill the vancancies of stadium seats in there. 'Cause no one wants to go to Japan or any other country in Asia if this COVID-19 hasn't been resolved, u know.
for your "research" japan did have some affects from this virus and a pretty big one too remember the cruise in your country that resulted in hundreds of infection within just few days? Also if your country are actually having this controlled the olympics would not be postponed. Also South korea seems to be doing the best, providing efficient hospital checks that the US is now adopting...so yea here's your research.
Reqtron
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Just ask for help of JAV fans in your country to help fill the vancancies of stadium seats in there. 'Cause no one wants to go to Japan or any other country in Asia if this COVID-19 hasn't been resolved, u know.
Europe has been more affected than Asia.Oh and we didn't spread Coronavirus it was China.Better do some research.Coronavirus hasn't affected Japan because they got it under control,so did Singapore
FaithEvans
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I like his optimism... the last time the Olympics was suspended was during the World War II, if the Coronavirus pushes us to that edge, then we have a war kinda crisis in our hands... I hope its contained quickly enough!
wizistuf22
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if I slap this man they would say I am wicked
Tisaeint
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Just ask for help of JAV fans in your country to help fill the vancancies of stadium seats in there. 'Cause no one wants to go to Japan or any other country in Asia if this COVID-19 hasn't been resolved, u know.
kalusha333
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now we know this virus is for population control