Donald Trump hails postponement of Olympics 2020; calls it a 'wise decision'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 'very wise decision' of postponement of Olympics 2020 in wake of Coronavirus outbreak. Tokyo Olympics 2020 has been postponed from July 24 to summer of next year amid increasing concerns of dely outbreak. However, official statement did t mention updated schedule of games. 

Taking to Twitter, Trump presumed next Olympics to be a great success, ding that he is looking forward to being a part of Olympic 2021.

Just a day before Japanese PM anunced postponing of Olympics, US President Donald Trump h showcased his confidence in Abe and called him a “great friend”. Trump even applauded Japanese PM for doing a “magnificent” job in deciding venue for Olympics and assured that he will make a “proper decision”.

Tokyo Olympic Games were slated to be held from July 24 to August 9, while Paralympic Games were scheduled to be held from August 25 to September 6.

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Shinzo Abe discusses Tokyo Olympics with US President Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explained delay of Tokyo Olympics 2020 to United States President Donald Trump on March 24. top government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga, also said that Abe proposed to maintain close cooperation between leers.

Reportedly, Trump also responded to news of Olympics being delayed to next year as ‘very hard, but wonderful decision’.

official statement re, "In present circumstances and based on information provided by WHO today, IOC President and Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that Games of XXXII Olympi in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but t later than summer 2021, to safeguard health of athletes, everybody involved in Olympic Games and international community."

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