The Olympics are due to get underway on July 24 but a postponement looks increasingly inevitable amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"To that end, it's more clear than ever that the path toward postponement is the most promising, and we encourage the IOC to take all needed steps to ensure the Games can be conducted under safe and fair conditions for all competitors."
"We support their position and will now share their views with the IOC as we advocate internationally on behalf of New Zealand athletes and sport. We reiterate the need for a swift decision.
Some 11,000 athletes are expected in Tokyo this summer and postponing the Games would be a huge logistical challenge for the organizers and the IOC, but it appears increasingly inevitable amid the pandemic, which has ground sport to a halt across the world.that the Olympics were almost certain to be postponed.
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