Florida offers to host the Olympics to replace Tokyo

Florida early Monday at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the state is considered Location for relocation of the Olympic Games, just in case the COVID-19 pandemic makes it difficult to celebrate in Tokyo.

Six months after the opening of the Games, Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer of the Florida Government, sent a letter to Thomas Bach, president of the IOC, to consider “move the 2021 Olympics from Tokyo to the United States, and more specifically to Florida”.

As Japan reconsiders the Olympics, now is a good time for the IOC to deploy a site selection team Florida. (Especially now that we are about to host Super Bowl LV), ”Patronis said on his Twitter account on Monday.

The official said in the letter that taking into account reports from Japanese leaders who “privately” conclude that they are too concerned about the pandemic, “There is still time” to consider the “tourist state” of Florida.

Likewise, the official claims that, compared to other states, including New York, the Florida government has not shut down its economy for a long time and it quickly triggered sporting events such as American football and basketball, the latter using a “bubble” installed in the city of Orlando.

“In addition, our international tourist destinations, such as Disney parks, have been safely open in Florida for quite some time,” noted Patronis.

The IOC plans to carry out the Games, despite growing doubts and concerns that the lack of control over the coronavirus pandemic is spreading worldwide.

He olympic calendar still pending postponement and cancellation which mainly have the more than 4,700 athletes – out of a total of 11,092 who have yet to earn their Olympic place.

The fact is, you don’t have to worry.

The fact is, you don’t have to worry.