Paralympics Chief ‘Confident With Level of Protection’ in Tokyo
- Andrew Parsons says point of event is ‘overcoming challenges’
- Safety protocols are the same as for able-bodied athletes
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The head of the International Paralympic Committee says he’s satisfied with the precautions being taken to protect athletes competing in the Tokyo Games, as concerns mount over whether the event can be held safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
“We would not be organizing the games if we believed they could cause a big spread of the virus,” Andrew Parsons, chief of the group, said in an interview. “I’m confident with the level of protection.”