Japans abe pledges olympics to go ahead despite coronavirus havoc

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reiterated that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will go ahead as planned, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Abe made the statement during a press conference on March 24, 2020, where he emphasized that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of athletes, officials, and spectators.

Abe acknowledged that the pandemic has caused significant disruptions to global sports events, but emphasized that Japan is committed to hosting a successful and safe Olympics. He also expressed confidence in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo Organizing Committee's ability to manage the event.

The Japanese government has already taken several measures to prepare for the Olympics, including setting up a special task force to coordinate the response to the pandemic. Abe also announced that the government will provide additional funding to support the event, including ¥200 billion (approximately $1.8 billion USD) to cover the costs of hosting the Olympics.

The 2020 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2020, in Tokyo, Japan.