London Says It Could Host 2020 Olympics If Coronavirus Forces A Move

London Says It Could Host 2020 Olympics If Coronavirus Forces A Move

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The transcript discusses the possibility of London hosting the 2020 Olympics if the coronavirus outbreak forces a relocation from Tokyo. Sean Bailey and a spokesperson for Mayor Sadiq Khan express London's readiness due to its existing infrastructure and experience from the 2012 Olympics. Meanwhile, Japan faces nearly 100 confirmed coronavirus cases, excluding those on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Despite this, the International Olympic Committee remains confident that the Tokyo Games will proceed as planned, with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee working closely with health agencies to monitor the situation and implement necessary countermeasures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sean Bailey suggest about London's capability to host the 2020 Olympics?

London has never hosted the Olympics before.

London lacks the infrastructure to host the Olympics.

London should be considered as an alternative host due to its experience and infrastructure.

London is not interested in hosting the Olympics.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stance of Mayor Sadiq Khan's spokesperson regarding the relocation of the 2020 Olympics?

London will refuse to host the Olympics.

London will do its best to host if needed.

London is not prepared to host the Olympics.

London will only host the Olympics in 2024.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of the report, how many confirmed coronavirus cases were there in Japan?

Nearly 100 cases

No confirmed cases

Nearly 50 cases

Over 200 cases

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the situation with the Diamond Princess Cruise ship?

It was docked at the Yokohama port with no infections.

It was docked at the Yokohama port with hundreds of infections.

It was sailing with no infections.

It was docked at a different port with no infections.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the International Olympic Committee's view on the impact of the coronavirus on the Tokyo Games?

They believe the Games will be canceled.

They are uncertain about the Games proceeding.

They believe the Games will proceed as planned.

They have decided to relocate the Games.