Olympics cancelled? Will the Olympics be cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus?

Coronavirus outbreak is quickly becoming one of major cause of concerns around world. With over 80,000 confirmed cases and a death toll close to 3,000, global community has so far failed to contain virus. Amidst such dire circumstances, several countries have alrey abandoned mass garings to prevent furr outbreak.

Several sporting events like Euro 2020, Formula One's Grand Prix China, Bahrain and Australia could all be cancelled due to outbreak. fate of Tokyo Olympics 2020 has similarly been thrown into doubt. With fans repeatedly asking 'Will Olympics be postponed or cancelled?', here's a look at status of event.

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Olympics Cancelled? Will Olympics be postponed?

International Olympic Committee (IOC) said  Tokyo Olympics 2020 will proceed as planned despite Coronavirus outbreak in China. IOC president Yoshiro Mori was recently quoted by ESPN, where he stated "I would like to make it clear again that we are t considering cancellation or postponement of games. Let me make that clear."

Even organisers for Olympics 2020 said that preparations for upcoming event are "continuing as planned," despite rumours suggesting that games could be cancelled or postponed. 

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top authorities have assured that scheduled event from July 24 to August 9 is set to continue as planned. Such plans could, however, be changed if threat due to virus worsens in Japan and in nearby areas.  number of cases in Japan has reportedly hit 980 and could potentially breach 1,000 mark in coming days.

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Olympics Cancelled? Have Olympics ever been cancelled?

Olympics have been cancelled five times in past. In 1916, Summer Olympics scheduled for Berlin, Germany, was cancelled due to World War I. n, Olympics cancelled story once again did rounds in 1940 Winter and Summer Olympics and 1944 Winter and Summer Olympics, courtesy of World War II. However, if Olympics 2020 does t take place as scheduled, it would be first time that it could get cancelled due to impending health concerns.

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