On this week’s show we have the latest news on the impact of the Coronavirus on athletes preparing for the Olympic Games and the IOC’s announcement not to make a decision regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games amidst calls for the postponement.
And elsewhere Canadian/Czech rower Helena Hlas has launched an online directory for athletes and coaches. Rentlete will enable an athlete to find a coach win their sport and area starting with a selection of sports in her network Helena’s vision is to expand worldwide to many more sports.
In soccer news the President of US Soccer resigned amidst a backlash of criticism for the statement made by the federation last week. We have a reaction from Coach Shannon Miller who won her claim against the University of Minnesota Duluth last year for sexual discrimination.
IOC claim no need for "drastic decision" on Tokyo 2020 despite virus outbreak
Spanish Olympic Committee President calls for Tokyo 2020 to be postponed
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race postponed due to coronavirus
When Andy Murray met Caroline Weir: 'He stands for equality and women's rights'
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