Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead despite coronavirus threat, IOC says, as WHO urges patience

The International Olympic Committee has told athletes to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics despite fears the threat of coronavirus could delay or even cancel the summer Games.

IOC president Thomas Bach gave his unequivocal backing to the Games going ahead as the committee's executive board met in Switzerland to discuss the event, set to run from July 24 to August 9.

"We are preparing for a successful Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020," Bach said in Lausanne.

"I would like to encourage all the athletes to continue their preparation for the Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020 with great confidence and full steam.

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