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Japan's Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto has told the Japanese parliament that it could postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Per MailOnline's Jack Bezants, the authority to postpone or cancel the Games lies with the International Olympic Committee per their hosting agreement with Japan, but Hashimoto suggested on Tuesday the Japanese government may be able to make the decision itself.
Asked about the Games by a lawmaker in the Japanese parliament, she said: "The contract calls for the Games to be held within 2020. That could be interpreted as allowing a postponement.