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International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. [Reuters]

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held under any circumstances the world will face next summer.

In a video message released by the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, Bach told Chef de Missions of all national Olympic committees; “I am sure the question today in your mind is: will the athletes make their Olympic dream come true in 10 months from now?”

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