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On the 5th, one night after the Japan Land Championship, a topic was raised about the new coronavirus vaccine, which is being put into practice, such as the start of the inoculation in the United Kingdom, at the informal meeting of the three athletes background. When asked about his intention to vaccinate at this time, Shintani confessed his frank thought: “I don’t want to be honest.”
Side effects such as headache and muscle pain have been reported with the new Corona vaccine. Hitomi Shintani, representative of the Tokyo Olympics in 10,000 meters for women, said: “Athletes value fitness control as much as results. I want to take the current steps firmly (for the Olympics).” Nozomi Tanaka, who measures 5,000 meters for girls, said: “It is the fastest way to control your physical condition as an athlete,” and Akira Aizawa, who measures 10,000 meters for boys, also showed a cautious attitude: “I want to hear the expert opinions “. Was.
◆ IOC Bach says: “Receive as much as possible” …
Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who arrived in Japan in November, said: “I want as many participants (of the Tokyo Olympics) to be vaccinated as possible.” He also said that the IOC would bear the cost, but explained that it would not force athletes and officials to get vaccinated.