Published 08:09 IST, March 24th 2020

Hammerblow to Tokyo Olympics 2020? Germany joins delay call after Australia & Canada

Germany has joined the call for the Olympic games to be postponed until next year at the earliest in the wake of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Germany has joined call for Olympic games to be postponed until next year at earliest in wake of recent coronavirus pandemic. On March 22, International Olympic Committee anunced that it was considering a postponement, but a final call would only be taken weeks from w.

'Liked a clearer stance' 

Alfons Hormannm President of German Olympic Sports Federation, talking to international media, said that he would have liked a clearer stance from IOC after governing body said it would anunce its final decision within four weeks. Hormann reportedly said that y would have liked a clear statement that games would t take place on scheduled dates and that discussions on alternative dates were being held. Talking about Germany's wish, he ded that y would prefer a postponement until next year at least.

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Meanwhile, major Olympic nations like Cana and Australia have ded pressure by saying y will t go if games are std this year. According to reports, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach sent a letter to athletes explaining decision and why it might take so long, while also ackwledging extended timeline might t be popular.

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08:09 IST, March 24th 2020