Head of Tokyo Olympics REFUSES to rule out Games being cancelled just HOURS before opening ceremony as Covid runs riots

TOKYO 2020 could still be cancelled because of coronavirus, according to Games chief Toshiro Muto.

Head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee Muto failed to rule out a last minute cancellation just hours before the opening ceremony as Covid cases run riot in Japan.

APTokyo chief Toshiro Muto refused to rule out the Games being cancelled just HOURS before the opening ceremony[/caption]

Muto said: “We have agreed that based on the coronavirus situation, we will convene five-party talks again.

“At this point, the coronavirus cases may rise or fall, so we will think about what we should do when the situation arises.”

This is a significant change in tone as the message from Japan in recent weeks has been a defiant one.

Local pressure has largely been ignored.

But with Japan being warned cases could double by the end of the Games and a number of athletes pulling out the tournament, officials appear to be seriously considering pulling the plug if necessary.

So far, two South African footballers have tested positive.

And they were swiftly followed by a Czech volleyball player.

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