Olympics-White House stands by Tokyo Games as COVID surges


FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, are seen in front of the giant Olympic rings in Tokyo, Japan, January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Tokyo's plan to hold the Olympic Games this summer and for U.S. athletes competing there despite a new wave of coronavirus cases and a U.S. travel advisory for Japan.

"Our position has not changed on the Olympics," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters.

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