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[22 de Tokio Reuters]— The secretary general of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, Toshiro Mutou, denied in an interview with Reuters on 21 that the July tournament, which is approaching six months later, could be canceled or postponed again … He said that It will be decided in March-April how many spectators will be included in the event.
Mr. Muto emphasized, “Postponement has never been a specific issue to consider. There is no postponement, as is cancellation. I decided to do it in July a year ago and have been preparing all the time.” “Our mission is how to do it,” he said.
As for the Tokyo Olympics, there are widespread observations of cancellation or postponement, while the spread of the new coronavirus infection has not stopped worldwide. In a recent survey in Japan, the host country, 80% of respondents have asked for postponement or cancellation.
Mr. Muto said: “About a third say it is canceled. On the other hand, it is true that the number of postponements (responses) is increasing, but I think it is a manifestation of intention to open even if it is postponed.” we must accept negatively the results of the pollsters. He did not fully expect the infection to be resolved by vaccination, but expressed his intention to carry out the event through the comprehensive implementation of infection control measures.
Mr. Muto said, “I want to get public opinion by showing that a safe and secure tournament will take place. The sympathy of the people and people of Tokyo is indispensable.”
He also pointed out that it is spring to judge the treatment of spectators as an infection prevention measure during the tournament. “Around March and April, the Organizing Committee, the capital, the country, the JOC (Japanese Olympic Committee), etc., depending on the situation of domestic and foreign infections and the situation of the audience of Japanese sports events The interested parties will fully discuss and make the final decision. “
The torch relay, which is scheduled to begin on March 25, said it is considering measures to reduce the number of participants, such as staff, and prevent the audience from crowding on the road. In particular, celebrities have revealed that they are considering assigning easy-to-manage fields, like stadiums and public parks, because it’s easy for people to gather in the runners section. Mr. Muto said, “We have already started talking to the executive committee of the prefecture.”
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Interviewer: Jack Tarrant, Hideto Sakai Written article: Nobuhiro Kubo
