Unrest in Japan: “Fans will not get money back if Games are canceled” | Sport

sport">The reason is an article in Asahi Shimbun, one of the largest newspapers in that country, stating that fans will not get their money back if the Games are canceled.

sport">The organizers have repeatedly said that from July 24 to August 9, the Games will continue as planned. The rapid spread of the new corona virus has caused the sports world to largely come to a halt. In Japan there is a fear that the Olympic Games will still be canceled or postponed.

sport">Asahi Shimbun writes on the basis of a report that the outbreak of a large virus falls under “force majeure”, just like a global war. Tickets for the Tokyo Olympics sold out quickly.

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