The final qualifying round for Olympic Boxing is now canceled putting the Japanese team in a severe situation

On 2/15, it was announced that the final qualifying round for the Tokyo Olympics boxing is expected to be canceled due to the effects of the new coronavirus.   From Japan, 5 boxers were scheduled for the final qualifying, but the possibility of competing at the Olympics became severe. A total of 53 men and women who were scheduled to be decided in the final qualifying round will be determined by the results of the international tournament from 2017. As the Japanese team has a poor track record from 2017 tournament, and it now seems hopeless to participate in the final rounds.

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