Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said Thursday that canceling the Tokyo Games ¡°is still an option,¡± a rare admission by a top official that has cast further doubt upon the postponed sporting event.
His remarks came as a surprise since public officials, organizers and stakeholders have been steadfast in their public support for holding the Summer Games in July despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
¡°If it¡¯s too difficult (to hold the games), they should be canceled,¡± Nikai said during an interview with TBS. ¡°What is the point of the Olympics if it helps spread the virus further?¡±
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