Elite athletes facing 'great uncertainty' ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Sport Ireland warns

Elite athletes are facing "great uncertainty" due to the coronavirus pandemic, warns Sport Ireland Chief Executive John Treacy. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Elite athletes who would have been competing in the Tokyo Olympics face "a time of great uncertainty" while indoor sports at all levels are facing into a tough winter, Sport Ireland has said. 

Speaking before the Oireachtas special committee on Covid-19 response, Chief executive of Sport Ireland John Treacy outlined the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak, from capacity issues at venues through to cuts in resources and the impact on the ability of clubs to raise funds.