US Olympic officials say Tokyo postponement 'most promising path'

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee voiced support for delaying the Tokyo Games after a survey showed an overwhelming majority of American athletes backed a postponement.

While stopping short of demanding that the July 24-August 9 Games be pushed back in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, US Olympic chiefs Sarah Hirshland and Susanne Lyons said information gleaned in the survey showed "it's more clear than ever that the path toward postponement is the most promising."
"Our most important conclusion from this broad athlete response is that even if the current significant health concerns could be alleviated by late summer, the enormous disruptions to the training environment, doping controls and qualification process can't be overcome in a satisfactory manner," the USOPC said adding that officials look forward to feedback and direction from the IOC "and stand ready to work in support of Team USA and in full cooperation with the global community."
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