51.   But athletes said they felt safe inside the venues and at the Olympic Village.

52.   The young athletes are not saying, however, whether they are happy to be given such protection.

53.   Khanal said the International Weightlifting Federation expressed concern after some athletes said they would not attend the championships.

54.   Other athletes have said they are also considered pulling out.

55.   Some athletes have already said they would leave Hiroshima if Hsu or two other officials are let into Hiroshima.