In what comes as a landmark piece of news, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games were scheduled to start from July 24 but after discussions with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the historic decision was taken to postpone the Tokyo Olympics to 2021.

'This decision relieves our athletes of worries' - IOA welcomes decision to postpone Tokyo Olympics to 2021

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday said it is ready to wait for at least a month before taking any final call on India’s participation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after Canada became the first nation to pull out of the quadrennial event if it is held this year.

IOA ready to 'wait and watch for a month before any decision' as Canada pulls out of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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'This decision relieves our athletes of worries' - IOA welcomes decision to postpone Tokyo Olympics to 2021

IOA ready to 'wait and watch for a month before any decision' as Canada pulls out of 2020 Tokyo Olympics