The Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed for a year due to coronaviruses. In such a situation, many players banned due to doping can get a chance to play games. Because their ban is ending in 2020. In such a situation, their ban can be extended till the Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said that the ban of these athletes could be increased due to the postponement of the Olympics. Because doping is based on ban time, not on any special event.
Unit chief Brett Clothier said it definitely has problems. The Olympic postponement may benefit some athletes. This is an unfortunate situation. It is based on time, not on any special events. However, Clothier said that after August this year, athletes would be banned for two Olympics due to doping. Because they fall within the four-year ban limit. He said that doping agencies have also been affected due to coronavirus. They are not able to test players consistently. There are also different types of ban in different countries.
Recently the Tokyo Games Association held a meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) via teleconference. After discussion, the preparations for the Games to be held in 2021 will be examined this month and a new roadmap will be prepared by May. John Coats, chairman of the IOC's coordination committee, said that in such a difficult situation, the Olympics have emerged as a ray of hope for the people. At the same time, former Prime Minister of Japan Yoshiro Mori said, "What we have prepared in the last 5-6 years, we have worked to push it beyond today's decisions. We will try our best to make the Olympics successful with all our partners. "
