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Seiko Hashimoto, Japan’s Olympic minister, says the Tokyo 2020 Games could be postponed 1. the summer until later in the year amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak.

In 2. (respond) to a question in Japan’s parliament, Seiko Hashimoto said Tokyo’s contract with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) "calls for the Games 3. (hold) within 2020". She added" that could be interpreted 4. allowing a postponement". The Games are due from 24 July to 9 August. "We are doing all we can to ensure that the Games go ahead as 5. (plan)," Hashimoto added.

Under the hosting agreement, the right to cancel the Games 6. (remain) with the IOC. IOC president Thomas Bach says his organization is still "very confident with regard to the success" of the Games in Tokyo. "I would like to encourage all the athletes to continue their preparations with great confidence and 7. (fully) steam," added the German.

As 8. result of the coronavirus outbreak, a number of high-profile sporting events have already been cancelled 9. postponed, including the World Athletics Indoor Athletics Championships and the Chinese Grand Prix, 10. was scheduled for 19 April.