G7 nations say they support Japan 2020 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is committed to holding the 2020 Games in Tokyo. Credit: AFP Photo

The Group of Seven wealthy nations said they supported the holding of the Tokyo Olympics this year, a communique issued on Sunday after a leaders' summit in Cornwall.

"We reiterate our support for the holding of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 in a safe and secure manner as a symbol of global unity in overcoming Covid-19," the communique said.