(CNN) The Olympics could be canceled if the Covid-19 pandemic continues into next year, according to the Tokyo 2020 president.

The Games are scheduled to start from July 23, 2021, having already been postponed a year amid the virus outbreak.

This would be the strongest statement on canceling the Olympics and Paralympics from organizers, who have routinely said they are focusing on plans to hold the Games.

Asked in an interview with Nikkan Sports about another postponement of the event if the virus is ongoing, Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori said: "No. It will be canceled then.

"The Olympics were canceled in the past for problems like war. We are fighting against an invisible enemy now."

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