Athletes slam IOC for keeping Tokyo Olympics on track

Olympians cite coronavirus risk and disruptions to training as reasons to postpone

20200320N Katerina Stefanidi REUTERS

World champion pole vaulter Katerina Stefanidi has come out against the IOC's decision not to postpone the Tokyo Olympics. © Reuters

DAISUKE YAMAGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A growing number of athletes have voiced opposition to organizers determined to host the Tokyo Olympics as scheduled, citing health risks associated with holding the event during a global pandemic.

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