IOC President “Health and Happiness of Athletes Is Important” Marathon Sapporo Moved December 6, 1:37
IOC = President of the International Olympic Committee, President Bach explained again that he decided to move the Olympic marathon and racewalking to Sapporo because he was concerned about the heat of Tokyo. “Health and happiness of athletes is the most important.” I asked for understanding.
Concerning the race with the Tokyo Olympic marathon, concerns about the heat of Tokyo increased due to the abandonment of many people who were abstained in the world championship race in Qatar until October. It was decided that the proposal would be implemented in Sapporo.
About this, President Bach, who had a press conference after the board meeting at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, said, “Sapporo is not a substitute for doing things in Japan, so I think Japanese people look forward to it.” did.
The IOC expert committee on weather and heat gave an analysis of the concerns about the heat in Tokyo, and explained again that this decision was made.
After that, “Health and happiness of athletes is the most important. Despite the sudden decision, Japanese friends are already preparing in a wonderful way. I am not worried about the preparation situation in Sapporo. I ’m looking forward to the marathon in Japan, ”he said.
President Bach also said during the conference that South Korea was a leading candidate for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics, using Korea ’s Pyeongchang Olympic venue. I said, “I want to co-host a joint project between Korea and North Korea.