Olympic events could be moved from Tokyo to help disaster-hit Fukushima, say IOC

They say it would "contribute to the regeneration of the area" and "send a message of hope".

The International Olympic Committee has suggested moving some events at the 2020 Games from Tokyo to Fukushima, the area affected by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear disaster.

IOC president Thomas Bach discussed the idea with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, saying it would "contribute to the regeneration of the area" and "send a message of hope".