The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Sunday that it would not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
While it’s devastating for Canadians who poured their hearts in to four years or more of training, the common sentiment seems to be it’s the right decision. “It’s kind of a hard pill to swallow that you’re not going to be going,” said Kindred Paul, a Devon, Alta.
native who plays for Canada’s water polo team. “We all know that this is the most responsible thing to be doing and it’s the right choice.” “I want to thank the COC and CPC for taking some of that pressure off,” said three-time olympian Angela Whyte. “I know for myself personally, and perhaps other athletes, it’s