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Novak: Canceling Olympics is Unthinkable


Amid growing concerns over the Zika virus, Novak Djokovic reiterated his plans to play the Rio Olympic Games.

"Somebody has passed me the information that significant amount of scientists have come up with a statement that it's not safe. Honestly, I don't know what to think anymore," Djokovic told the media at Roland Garros. "I need to get informed more so I can speak more in detail about it, because for the moment I'm planning to play Olympics. Nothing is changing."

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The World Health Organization has rejected a movement to postpone the Rio Games.

Djokovic said canceling the Olympics is inconceivable and that ultimately common sense must prevail in Rio.

"But let's see. Let's see what happens because to even think to, you know, cancel the Olympic Games is unthinkable, honestly," Djokovic said. I mean, many athletes and people already planned in advance and so many people already planned their trips and accommodation in Rio.

"I mean, of course we have to have common sense that health is most important for anybody that is there. But, you know, we should not only think about people coming in Rio. How about those people living there, you know? Not talking about them too much. So I think we have to look from different perspectives in order to make a right conclusion."



Djokovic and Venus Williams have both shown support for the Olympics.

Four-time Olympic gold medal champion Venus values the Games more than Grand Slams because of the pride she feels competing as an Olympian.

"For me, personally, yes (Olympics are above Grand Slams)," Venus said. "The proudest moment for me when they do the on-court announcements, are the Olympic results. For me, that feels legitimate."

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