IOC to make statement on potential postponement of Tokyo 2020 later on Sunday - source

A man looks on as the giant Olympic rings are seen at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato

The International Olympic Committee will make a statement concerning the potential postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games later on Sunday, a source within the Olympic movement told Reuters.

The IOC is facing mounting opposition to the current schedule for the Games -- due to start on July 24 -- as athletes, teams and federations call for a delay because of the coronavirus pandemic.

(Writing by Ossian Shine; Editing by Ken Ferris)