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'It's too difficult': Tokyo Olympics reportedly set to be CANCELLED by Japan

The Australian Olympic Committee is pushing ahead with planning for the Tokyo Games despite a report the event will be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s been reported the Japan government will cancel the Games due to start in July and focus on staging it in 2032, when Brisbane hope to host the event.

“Both Japanese Prime Minister Suga and IOC President Bach have this week strongly reaffirmed their commitment to the Tokyo Olympic Games going ahead in July this year,” the AOC said in a statement on Friday.

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