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USA Teams Asking Olympic Committee for One Year Delay of Games Due to COVID-19

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Even though the Summer Olympics are not scheduled to begin until July 24 in Tokyo, there’s a decent chance the event is going to be canceled. As it stands today, basketball, baseball, soccer, and numerous other sports remain on an indefinite hiatus.

With gyms and facilities shuttered all over the nation (and the world), it has become far more difficult for athletes to train. Who knows what shape some NBA players might be in when they finally gets back on the court.

Now, USA Swimming and Track & Field are asking for a one year delay to the games. As of March 22, though, there are no plans to cancel.

From Daily Wire:

On Friday, CEO of U.S.A Track and Field (USATF) Max Siegel sent a letter to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, asking for the 2020 Olympics be postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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In the letter from USATF, Siegel writes that the organization’s “top priority has been, and will continue to be, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, staff, and volunteer leaders.”

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John Salvatore has been a Writer and Editor of multiple political blogs since early 2015. He earned his Master’s degree in Public Administration upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. A diehard Los Angeles Dodgers fan, John can be reached at [email protected].




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