Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, said the group is “trying to solve our issues internally.”

The championships, originally to take place in August 2021 in Eugene, Oregon, have been pushed back a year in light of the Olympics being postponed.

The flame was to remain on display through the end of April after the Tokyo Olympics and the torch relay were postponed until next year.

From venues to apartments to hotels, transport and basic goods and services, so many facets of the Tokyo Games need to be organized. And it will cost plenty.

The middle distance runner had been preparing for the U.S. Olympic Trials in hopes of making her first Summer Games appearance.