TORONTO, ONT – The Canadian Olympic Committee says it won't send athletes to the Tokyo Games unless they're postponed for a year, becoming the first country to threaten such a move in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
The committee sent out a statement Sunday evening saying it was willing to help the IOC search for alternatives, but that it was not safe for athletes, “their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training for these Games.” “In fact, it runs counter to the public health advice which we urge all Canadians to follow.” Canada brought 314 athletes who combined to win 22 medals at the Rio Games in 2016.