Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global response to the novel coronavirus.
"I’m just praying for the best, hoping that it goes on — for selfish reasons, of course — but for all the athletes around the world working towards this dream," said Biles, appearing at the virtual espnW Summit NYC.
"But then again you never know. If everybody’s health is at risk, then obviously we shouldn’t host it."
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