A number of European boxers were one win away from a spot in the Tokyo Games when the qualifying tournament was postponed because of the coronavirus.

A professor of infectious disease does not think the Games will be held next summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers seem hopeful that the Games might kick start the Japan economy, but experts think any financial infusion will be negligible.

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said based on a a 2013 agreement, all added costs beyond the IOC obligations will be covered by Japan.

As many as 200 track and field athletes – and numerous others – will complete their bans and be eligible to compete in the delayed Tokyo Games.

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin says sanctioning Russia for doping violations would damage the Olympic movement.

Toshiro Muto said there is no guarantee the Tokyo Games will be held next summer. ‘We’re certainly are not in a position to give you a clear answer.’

The International Cycling Union’s financial situation is among the bleakest for an Olympic sport’s governing body since the Tokyo Games were rescheduled to 2021.

Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, said the group is “trying to solve our issues internally.”