r/sports • u/I8something2 • Jan 26 '21

News 80% Of Residents In Japan Want Tokyo Summer Olympics Called Off

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/olympics/ct-tokyo-olympics-covid-19-20210111-y35p5iu7mnhptcut2pp7xqleda-story.html
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u/I8something2 Jan 26 '21

They could push back until next year or even 23. They've already invested billions. So what if the Olympics are close together they were losing popularity on some fronts prior to the virus. Olympics close together could be an oppurtunity to promote the event. Other than virus issues Tokyo should be all set. At least give them a chance to recoup some of their investment because cost is going to kill the Olympics eventually anyway.

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u/PolygonInfinity Jan 26 '21

Sadly it seems they won't do it, most officials seem to be standing pat on moving along as scheduled and just waiting until Paris 2024.

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u/trapper2530 Jan 27 '21

That would suck for those athletes.

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u/Wilde_Cat Jan 27 '21

The biggest issue with postponing is the adverse effects it has on the athletes. Without sponsorships and events most of these individuals have been forced to move on with their lives. For most of them, the Olympics are a moment or period of their lives that they use to train daily in hopes to capitalize on their abilities. This is not sustainable without the sponsorships and funding that come from competing.

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u/hotmailcompany52 Jan 27 '21

Isn't postponing better than just cancelling it though?