SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour shares her opinion on why we shouldn't jump to conclusions when it comes how the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be affected by the coronavirus. USA TODAY
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the International Olympic Committee reiterated Tuesday that it believes there is "no need for any drastic decisions" regarding the viability of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, scheduled to begin July 24.
But it also acknowledged that Olympic qualifying procedures in several sports will be modified — and soon.
In a statement released Tuesday, the IOC said it is working with international sports federations on adjustments to Olympic qualifying processes, which it said will be finalized by the start of April.