Swiss tennis star Roger Federer on Friday called on Olympics organisers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games. 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer said that he was still in two minds about whether to compete. However, Federer has also not clarified whether he himself will play in the Olympics. He won gold in doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won the silver medal in singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
Meanwhile, the Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to be held from 23 July to 8 August this year. According to several surveys conducted in Japan, 60 to 80% of people believe that the Olympics should be canceled or postponed. A petition has also been filed for cancellation of Olympic, in support of which more than 3.50 lakh people have signed.
On his participation in the event, Federer said, "Honestly I don't know what to think. I'm a bit between the two. I would love to play in the Olympics, win a medal for Switzerland. It would make me especially proud. But if it doesn't happen because of the situation, I would be the first to understand. I think what the athletes need is a decision: is it going to happen or is it not going to happen?"
"At the moment, we have the impression that it will happen. We know it's a fluid situation. And you can also decide as an athlete if you want to go. If you feel there's a lot of resistance, maybe it's better not to go. I don't know," he added.
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