Bindra said the athletes around the world were overwhelmingly in favour of the postponement of the Games, which was duly conveyed to the IOC.
The IOC has come under tremendous pressure to push back the games, to be held from July 24 to August 9, from several sporting federations and athletes.
The Indian Olympic Association has said that it will wait for '4 to 5 weeks' before coming to a decision on participation in the Tokyo Olympics.
Australia's team leader for Tokyo, Ian Chesterman has said that it is 'clear' that the Olympics won't be held in July.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe told the parliament that the decision to postpone the Olympics could become 'unavoidable' amid the deadly outbreak of COVID-19.
Canada have decided not to send their team for Tokyo Olympics if the Games are held as per the schedule.
The IOC is in consultation with the World Health Organization and has stuck to the position that it's too early for drastic decisions.
An official of the Japanese Olympic Committee has said that the Games shouldn't be held at a time when "people cannot enjoy."
The Olympic qualifying events for Diving and Artistic Swimming have been postponed following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
The flame reached Japan aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription “Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay” along its side.
The International Weightlifting Federation has changed the Olympic qualifying rules in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Mudit Dani will now face Portugal's Marcos Freitas in the round-of-32, while Manush Shah will face a tough challenge from compatriot Achanta Sharath Kamal.
The 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifier became the first sporting event in India to be affected owing to coronavirus outbreak.
With each passing day, the concerns over Tokyo Olympics increase due to the deadly outbreak of COVID-19.
India's Bhawna Jat earned Olympic qualification in the 20 km race walk event after setting a new national record on Saturday.
Sakshi was defeated by two-time world cadet champion Sonam Malik in the 62-kg weight category in the trials for the Asian World Olympics qualifiers.
This year's U-23 championship serves as a qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with the best three sides joining hosts Japan as Asia's representatives next July.
After opting out of the inaugural tournament last year, the Indian men's hockey team will open its campaign in the FIH Pro League against The Netherlands at home in January next year.
Deepak Kumar secured India's 10th Tokyo Olympic quota in shooting after winning the men's 10m air rifle bronze medal at the 14th Asian Championships.
The Australian oversaw India's entry into next year's quadrennial extravaganza with victories over Russia in FIH's Qualifiers.
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