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possibility that the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed next year, will become a'half Olympics' has increased. I think we are considering reducing the size of the Olympics because the corona situation will be prolonged.

I am Yoo Sung-jae, a correspondent for Tokyo.

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In March, when the Tokyo Olympics was decided to be postponed for one year, Prime Minister Abe emphasized that the Olympics would be held in "complete form."

[Abe / Japan Prime Minister (April 29): I've said it would hold the Olympic, Paralympic the 'perfect form', which is also the players can participate in it with confidence even in the crowd]

Recently the Organizing Committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government 'simplified Olympics' Discussion started in earnest.

The opening and closing ceremonies greatly reduce participants and time by omitting the entry parade by country, and the main goal is to conduct an infection test for both players and spectators during the competition.

In addition, we are considering minimizing the length of time the Olympic delegates stay in the athletes' villages and reducing the number of torch relay events.

The intention is to somehow avoid the worst-case scenario, the cancellation of the Olympics, as the corona could go on until next year.

The Japanese side is planning to come up with a concrete plan soon to discuss with the International Olympic Committee.

[Hashimoto/Japan Olympics Prize: If you think about what's optimal, I think you have to respond, including rationalization (simplification).]

One of the reasons for the reduction review is that the financial capacity of the host city of Tokyo is rapidly weakening due to the corona response.

If it becomes reality, it is bound to be the'Half Olympics'.

Some people even say that they would like to return the ticket.

(Video coverage: Chulmin Han)