Coronavirus puts question mark over Tokyo Olympics

Two people wear masks as they visit the newly opened Japan Olympic Museum located near the New National Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Japan Olympic Museum located near the New National Stadium, in Tokyo. Source: AP/Jae C. Hong

Senior International Olympic Committee Member believes the Coronavirus spread will force organisers of the Tokyo Olympics to make an early call on whether the event should take place.


The latest athletes to be confirmed on the Australian team were announced today in Canberra,  but their nomination for the Olympics may ultimately be in vain.


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