Following the lighting of the Olympic Flame in Olympia on Thursday, the IOC confirmed its full commitment to the success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

"At the same time, the world is facing challenges that are also impacting sport. But with 19 weeks before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the many measures being taken now by authorities all around the world give us confidence and keep us fully committed to delivering Olympic Games that can bring the world together in peace."

The IOC is also working with all other stakeholders, including Rights-Holding Broadcasters and sponsors, in order to address the current situation.

"We remain in close contact with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the host city of Tokyo, the government of Japan and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee through our joint task force, which was set up in mid-February. The IOC will continue to follow the advice of the WHO, as the leading United Nations agency on this topic."

Additionally, the IOC Athletes' Commission will host the next conference call with the Global Network of Athletes' Commissions on March 18 and will be focused exclusively on COVID-19 and its impacts.

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