Tide is turning on the Olympics—Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, an official Tokyo #Olympics sponsor, calls for the Games to be cancelled, describing the event as "a threat to health".
Organisers insist however that the Games are on.
sports.yahoo.com/japan-newspape…
Organisers insist however that the Games are on.
sports.yahoo.com/japan-newspape…
2) The call comes with public opinion in Japan firmly against holding the Games this summer, and after prominent business leaders voiced their concern in recent weeks.
3) The Asahi daily's editorial urged Prime Minister Suga to "make a calm, objective assessment of the situation and make the decision to cancel this summer's Olympics".
The paper said it "cannot accept the gamble" of holding the event, despite organisers' assurances.
The paper said it "cannot accept the gamble" of holding the event, despite organisers' assurances.
4) It also accused International Olympic Committee leaders, including vice-president John Coates, of being "self-righteous" and "clearly out of step" with the Japanese public.
5) When asked last week if the Games could be held even during a virus state of emergency, Coates said "the answer is absolutely yes".
Tokyo and other parts of Japan are currently under a state of emergency, which is expected to be extended this week until June 20.
Tokyo and other parts of Japan are currently under a state of emergency, which is expected to be extended this week until June 20.
6) Osaka Japan is “buckling” under the weight of #COVID19 surge… see thread 🧵 for details below…
https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1396915769242529802
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