Minister Hashimoto Watching the discussion on rationalization of the Olympics Considering support June 14, 14:13
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Minister Hashimoto recognizes that rationalization discussions will proceed at the IOC = International Olympic Committee, Organizing Committee, etc. in light of measures against the new coronavirus and the additional costs associated with postponing the Games. The government also showed the idea of considering support.
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which was postponed for one year due to the new coronavirus, Governor Koike of Tokyo revealed that he is considering simplification of the event.
In connection with this, the Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games in Hashimoto told reporters on the afternoon of the 4th, “Knowing that in April, the IOC and the Games Organizing Committee agreed to consider optimization and rationalization. I would like to pay close attention to future examinations, including in Tokyo."
On that basis, "It is a major premise that we will do our utmost to globalize the new coronavirus. The IOC and the Organizing Committee will show a solid shape from the perspective of rationalization, considering the measures and the additional costs associated with postponement. I think that it is a thing.” He expressed the recognition that the streamlining discussion will proceed.
He said, "I would like to consider how the country can support it." He also expressed the idea that the government will consider necessary support such as measures against infectious diseases.