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25 May 2021
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is drawing equal measures of anger and rebuke in Japan after senior officials told organizers of the delayed Tokyo Olympics the games should proceed.
This is despite the growing local rates of coronavirus infection coupled with advice from U.S. health officials and the State Department on Tuesday warning Americans against travel to the host nation.
Japanese commenters on social media platforms say IOC President Thomas Bach and Vice President John Coates are ignoring public opinion and forcing the event to go ahead despite opposition, the
Guardian reported Monday.
On Twitter, one commenter said, “Thomas Bach and John Coates are neck and neck in the race for the most hated pariah here. I predict a dead heat,” the report said.
Poland s Deputy Prime Minister pledges support for European Games hosting Sunday, 23 May 2021
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński has said the country is prepared for the challenge of hosting the third edition of the European Games in 2023.
Kraków-Małopolska was unanimously chosen to host the event by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in 2019.
No official or binding contracts regarding funding have yet been announced, but the EOC remains confident that Kraków will soon sign the binding host-city document.
Progress has reportedly been made by Kraków and the Polish Government on funding disagreements and investments required for the Games, which may pave the way for the contract to be signed.
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65 days to go for Olympics, we are delivery-focused now: Bach
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65 days to go for Olympics, we are delivery-focused now: Bach. Image Source: IANS News
Lausanne, May 21 : International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach indicated on Friday that the Tokyo Olympics has entered the operational delivery mode when he said that athletes from around the world are looking forward to a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games . With just 65 days to go until the opening ceremony, we are now very delivery-focused. The athletes from all around the world are grateful to Japan for its diligent preparations, and are looking forward to a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games where they can finally shine, Bach said at the conclusion of the 11th and final meeting of the IOC s Coordination Commission for the Games.
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