ROME â The IOC is adamant the Tokyo Olympics will be held this year despite the pandemic. So, too, are Japanese organizers. Now hear it from the man who represents the track and field, swimming and gymnastics federations as well as every other Summer Games sport. âAt the moment, weâre positive that the games will be held,â said Francesco Ricci Bitti, president of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations. âThey will be different games. But we, the federations, are open to accepting these changes,â Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press this week. âThey will be spartan games, with all of the usual services reduced.â