One other outstanding United States particular person sport federation has known as for suspending the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Video games.
Simply someday after USA Swimming spoke out for the Video games to be moved to 2021, USA Observe and Discipline has completed in order nicely.
“Sadly, whereas our world class athletes are keen to push themselves to their athletic limits in pursuit of Olympic success, the probability that they may have the ability to correctly prepare in a secure and sufficient surroundings, and replicate the excellence we’ve all come to count on, doesn’t seem probably within the midst of this international disaster,” Max Siegel, CEO of USATF mentioned in a letter to the Olympic Committee on Saturday.
“As we’ve realized, our athletes are underneath great stress, stress and anxiousness, and their psychological well being and wellness is amongst our highest priorities.”
USATF argued that amid the unprecedented worldwide epidemic, unfathomable disruptions are being prompted. The letter mentioned it’s the “proper and accountable” transfer to prioritize the security of athletes, workers and followers alike.
Athletes agree.
Olympian hurdler and world champion Lolo Jones tweeted how relieved she felt by her group’s stance.
“I’m glad USATF spoke up,” Jones wrote. “(The Worldwide Olympic Committee) inspired all athletes to proceed to arrange for the Olympic Video games telling athletes to hold on as regular amidst this public well being disaster is irresponsible and demeaning.”
I’m glad USATF spoke up.
IOC inspired all athletes to proceed to arrange for the Olympic Video games
Telling athletes to hold on as regular amidst this public well being disaster is irresponsible and demeaning.— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) March 21, 2020
Jones added in a separate tweet that fellow athletes are involved for the well being of their households as nicely.
We’ll see how the IOC, and different Olympic groups, react to those stances within the coming weeks. However as of now, the IOC is dedicated to happening as scheduled.