Committees share concern regarding the threat that a World Cup every two years would pose to the survival of sports other than football.
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), which brings together the 205 recognized in the world, has criticized “the regrettable lack of solidarity and respect for other sports” exhibited by FIFA by announcing “without prior consultation” their plans to organize a soccer World Cup every two years.
“The 205 committees share the concern expressed by many parties within the sports movement regarding the threat that a World Cup every two years would pose to the survival of sports other than football”, Says ANOC in a resolution approved at the end of the assembly held in Crete (Greece).
FIFA’s proposal, the statement adds, if carried out “Will increase the congestion of the global sports calendar” and it will have “a negative effect” on other national, regional and continental competitions.
“What’s more, negatively affect the health of footballers”, Points ACNO.
The national committees also heard a Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Closing Report, presented by CEO Toshiro Muto.
The leader pointed out that during the Games more than a million COVID-19 controls, with only 0.03% positive. (D)
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