PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 The head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee suggested Tuesday the Summer Games could still be canceled even as they’re just days away from kicking off, as a growing number of people connected to the games test positive for Covid-19 and infections in Japan remain high. Tokyo 2020 organizing committee chief Toshiro Muto said at a news conference the Japanese officials would “convene five-party talks” with the Olympics organizers because of Covid-19, and they “will continue discussions if there is a spike in cases.” “At this point, the coronavirus cases may rise or fall, so we will think about what we should do when the situation arises,” Muto said when asked whether the games could still be canceled, according to Reuters. More than 70 people affiliated with the games have so far tested positive for Covid-19 in Japan—with Muto saying 10 new cases were recorded on Tuesday alone—including several U.S. Olympic athletes. Tokyo itself is now under a state of emergency due to a surge of Covid-19 in the region and cases are still on the rise, with the city recording 1,387 new cases on Tuesday, up from 830 a week earlier. The games are already set to take place largely without spectators and with stringent safety protocols for athletes and participants in place. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) declined to comment on Muto’s remarks and whether the Olympics could be canceled even after they’re already underway. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2021/07/20/tokyo-2020-organizer-refuses-to-rule-out-last-minute-olympics-cancellation-amid-rising-covid-19-infections/?sh=39575744290c "Tokyo, I'm devastated" incoming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 31,812 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Tokyo 2033 here we come Former First Lady of the United States. Now card-carrying member of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagz4Gaga 7,278 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 With $26billion cost, 2020 Tokyo Olympics is such a freakin expensive PR disaster. They could have moved it to 2024 and LA and Paris ones could have been adjusted as well. But I guess moving it for another 4-years will add additional billions in maintenance of those finished facilities and buildings. What a mess. nostalgia’s for geeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUtterfield 8 41,818 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I think what most likely is gonna happen is it will get shut down probably during the halfway point of the competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, BUtterfield 8 said: I think what most likely is gonna happen is it will get shut down probably during the halfway point of the competition That would be even worse than cancelling it before it starts. I can't even imagine how much of a disaster that would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilbit 1,596 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Sha’carri ‘s power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglerfishbraBENUS 5,734 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, PunkTheFunk said: That would be even worse than cancelling it before it starts. I can't even imagine how much of a disaster that would be. Ikr! Im here for the drama of it all, but also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWayne92 2,359 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I don’t understand why we are fully reopening things of this level. We needed to be vaccinated and doing phase 3 ****. The world is turning into a free for all right now, and all we are going to do is mutate this until our vaccines aren’t effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 It was too soon...and still is Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CautiousLurker 19,709 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 If one of those horny athletes so much as TRIES getting it on next to those cardboard beds... CANCELLED It's a joke! When you give me that look, it's a joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naak Le Vaar 1,222 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 This should be a no brainer, call off the games. It absolutely is not worth spreading the virus just to see people compete. Any one saying otherwise should be tested for brainrot. Totally asinine Lmao they blocked my signature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatography 10,186 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 it was stupid to even schedule it this year in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilboyblue 6,041 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I feel for Tokyo. The amount of money they've already spent on this is staggering and it will be remembered as this nightmare of a Games. I do think the best decision would have been cancellation early on, but here we are now. I just hope we see some truly memorable performances from athletes so people will remember THAT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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