Bach and IOC vice president John Coates — who oversees Tokyo preparations — are expected to speak remotely to Japanese officials as they meet on Thursday and Friday. The subtext is assuring sponsors that the Olympics will happen. Surveys have shown a majority of Japanese companies and the pubic don't think the Olympics will happen next year — or should happen. This is over and above a dozen permanent Olympic sponsors who have signed long-term with the IOC. Some also have individual contracts with Tokyo organizers.

Source: ABC News September 22, 2020 11:03 UTC