IOC Looks to Save Brazil Olympics

By: Farai Diza

With sports federations demanding a “Plan B” because of the chronic delays in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee said last week that it was premature to speculate about Brazil losing the games.

IOC president Thomas Bach said the construction hold ups and political paralysis have reached a critical point, requiring the IOC to save the games.

“It is about time for action,” Bach said.

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