Olympics: Village Mayor Kawabuchi concerned about coronavirus threat

Saburo Kawabuchi, a heavyweight in the world of Japanese sports administration, said Monday his principle concern as mayor of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic athletes village is the threat posed by the new coronavirus."My No. 1 worry is the new coronavirus," the 83-year-old Kawabuchi told a press conference at which he and the Olympic Village deputy mayor and associate mayors were introduced."Under the working assumption of a worst-case scenario, we will do our utmost to ensure a safe and secure athletes village."Related coverage:Olympics: Wood-framed facility at athletes' village nearing completionREAD FULL ARTICLE