<p>Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said the Tokyo Olympics are "still possible" this year depending on the roll-out of coronavirus vaccinations, Japan's <em>Kyodo News</em> reported on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Gates, whose foundation has donated $1.75 billion towards efforts to fight Covid-19, told <em>Kyodo</em> that the next few months would be crucial for the postponed 2020 Games.</p>.<p>"In the next few months, we have to look at the progress we make," Gates told Kyodo, referring to vaccine distribution.</p>.<p>"But you know, I think it's still possible if things go well."</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank"><strong>CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</strong></a></p>.<p>He added: "If things don't go well, that would be unfortunate, but you know, we're doing our best to help those vaccines get approved and get going for the entire world."</p>.<p>With Covid-19 still a major problem across the globe, doubts have been growing over the feasibility of holding the Olympics this year, although organisers insist the delayed event will go ahead.</p>.<p>The International Olympic Committee said this week it was determined to hold a "safe and secure" Tokyo Games, and urged participants to be vaccinated.</p>.<p>The IOC is due to hold an executive board meeting on Wednesday, with Tokyo 2020 on the agenda.</p>
<p>Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said the Tokyo Olympics are "still possible" this year depending on the roll-out of coronavirus vaccinations, Japan's <em>Kyodo News</em> reported on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Gates, whose foundation has donated $1.75 billion towards efforts to fight Covid-19, told <em>Kyodo</em> that the next few months would be crucial for the postponed 2020 Games.</p>.<p>"In the next few months, we have to look at the progress we make," Gates told Kyodo, referring to vaccine distribution.</p>.<p>"But you know, I think it's still possible if things go well."</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank"><strong>CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</strong></a></p>.<p>He added: "If things don't go well, that would be unfortunate, but you know, we're doing our best to help those vaccines get approved and get going for the entire world."</p>.<p>With Covid-19 still a major problem across the globe, doubts have been growing over the feasibility of holding the Olympics this year, although organisers insist the delayed event will go ahead.</p>.<p>The International Olympic Committee said this week it was determined to hold a "safe and secure" Tokyo Games, and urged participants to be vaccinated.</p>.<p>The IOC is due to hold an executive board meeting on Wednesday, with Tokyo 2020 on the agenda.</p>