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All athletes who had qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will keep their spots for the Games next year following their postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. …
The IOC also said that the amount of spots allocated for each sport at the Games would remain the same next year. …
Valentina Rodionenko:
“Round Lake is our home, we’re not going out. What does it matter where we stay – in self-isolation [at home] or at the training center? …”
Artur Dalaloyan:
“There weren’t any major changes.
The only thing was the increased number of prophylactic measures – to rub hands with alcohol more often. Everywhere – at the entrance to the dorms, at the canteen entrance, at the gym entrance – they put special devices that you can use to disinfect your hands and anything you want, even feet.
At the entrance to Round Lake, they put medics who are checking the body temperature of anyone who enters with contactless thermometers that are now used everywhere …”
Q: Is the training center locked down. Or you can leave it and come back?
A: “You can leave. You just need to put your name down in a journal and when you come back – check your body temperature and tell about how you are feeling. …”
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In the face of the rapid spread of COVID-19, we are very concerned that our youth sport business industry may not survive this pandemic or the resulting economic downturn. Lawmakers are rightly focused on sending immediate aid and support to our most vulnerable businesses and workers. We are a vulnerable group so vitally important within our community – we hope and pray we are included in the conversation.
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… we are now fighting for our survival. …
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As expected.
Plan is to host in 2021, but not later than summer 2021.
The postponement of the Olympic Games will also have several repercussions on the FIG rules, especially those of the Gymnastics disciplines.
The FIG will take the time to assess all the implications resulting from this postponement and will carefully review what adjustments or modifications should be made.
Athletes’ interest and safety will lie at the centre at any decision.
Originally scheduled to be held from 24 July-9 August 2020, the Games have been moved to next year due to the developing global situation in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, they will retain the Tokyo 2020 name. …
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Via USAG.
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told USA TODAY Sports Monday afternoon that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed, likely to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks. …
“It will come in stages,” he said.
“We will postpone … and begin to deal with all the ramifications …, which are immense.”
UPDATE – Australia was the second nation to announce they would not attend in July.
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee say they will not send athletes to compete in Tokyo if the games go ahead as scheduled, set to begin on July 24th. …
“With COVID-19 and the associated risks, it is not safe for our athletes, and the health and safety of their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training towards these Games. …
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