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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Says 2020 Tokyo Olympics Could Be Postponed

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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated Tokyo is planning to host the Summer Olympics but acknowledged a postponement is a possibility amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"If it is difficult to hold the Games in such a way, we have to decide to postpone it, giving top priority to the athletes," Abe said, per CNN's Will Ripley.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Sunday the IOC had started discussions "with all the stakeholders" regarding the fate of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Bach added he expects a final resolution within four weeks.