China News Service, March 31. In the evening of March 30, Beijing time, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Olympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japanese Government issued a joint statement announcing that the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will be held in Opening on July 23, 2021. Subsequently, the ITTF expressed support for this decision.
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"The 33 Summer Olympic Sports Federations unanimously support the new Olympic date selected by the Olympic Committee, which further shows that in this difficult period, we must unite to overcome the difficulties. "
Secretary-General Raul Carlin said that they will be in close contact with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the Intercontinental Association and the Athletes' Committee, and they hope to make corresponding adjustments to the Olympic qualifications in April.
"The new date has been finalized. After receiving the relevant guidelines, we will work closely with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the Intercontinental Association and the Athletes' Committee to make corresponding adjustments to the Olympic Qualifications. We hope to be able to adjust to the 2020 Olympics. Complete this process in April so that interested parties have enough time to adjust their plans. "Raul Carlin said.
The reserved "Tokyo 2020 Olympics" will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The Tokyo Paralympic Games will be held from August 24 to September 5, 2021. (Finish)