Tokyo Olympics may be canceled?

The latest news on the Tokyo Olympics is not promising.

The New York Times reported on Friday that “plans for the postpone Tokyo Olympic Games are growing more uncertain by the day”, considering the cases of the novel coronavirus has risen in Japan and many other countries.

But in Japan, many on social media are commenting on how sponsors have not done any ad campaigns considering the Tokyo Olympics are several months away. And also how many athletes without sponsors make it difficult to hold the Olympics.

リンガーハットが日本代表の顔、内村航平のスポンサー契約を開催予定日まであとわずか半年にも関わらず打ち切ったこと、そしてそれ以降どの企業も移籍先として手を上げないこと。政財界で東京五輪中止の可能性が100%近いという共通認識があることはほぼ確実でしょうね

— 犬好き転職二回目 (@yakiubon) January 16, 2021

開催日前日、3連休初日の都内のホテルは激安価格で予約取り放題。わずかでも五輪をやる可能性があるなら旅行代理店が抑えてるはずでこの状況はありえないんだよなあ pic.twitter.com/sTaxIiMUnK

— 犬好き転職二回目 (@yakiubon) January 16, 2021

駅前のトラベル店も4月まで閉めているし。

スポンサー付かない選手達は、もう五輪開催の可能性は無いなぁって思ってますよね💦

— ⛩Ray🌈緊急放送を自宅で待つべし！ (@mcjk_xxx) January 16, 2021

UPDATE: Prime Minister Suga said in a press conference about the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics, “Proof that humankind has defeated the novel coronavirus.  We will proceed with preparations with the determination to realize a tournament that can deliver hope and courage to the world”.