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Minister admits coronavirus could postpone Tokyo 2020 Olympics until end of year

The Olympics could be postponed until the end of the year (COURTESY)

Japan's Olympics minister has admitted the Tokyo 2020 Games could be postponed until the end of the year due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.

Seiko Hashimoto confirmed the country's agreement with the International Olympic Committee allows them to suspend the Games.

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