Tokyo Olympics Head Says Games Not Possible Under Current Conditions

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee President Yoshiro Mori speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on July 17, 2020. Kyodo News via AP/ File

TOKYO—The delayed Tokyo Olympics couldn’t be held next year if conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continue as they are, the president of the organizing committee said July 22.

In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK, Yoshiro Mori says he’s hopeful the situation will improve and suggested a vaccine was the key.