Experience of Corona Measures at International Gymnastics Tournament Shared at Tokyo Olympics and Para 16:19 on November 10
On the 8th, the Games Organizing Committee and the International Gymnastics Federation shared information in order to utilize the experience of measures against the new coronavirus at the international gymnastics competition held in Tokyo for next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
The international gymnastics competition is the first competition held in Japan with the participation of athletes from overseas in the Olympic Games since the spread of the infection. Four countries, Japan, the United States, Russia, and China, participate in daily PCR. Strict infection control measures were taken, such as inspections, transportation by private bus, and restrictions on going out outside the hotel and venue.
On the 10th, the Organizing Committee shared information with Chairman Morinari Watanabe of the International Gymnastics Federation and others to make use of this experience in next year's Tokyo Games.
At the meeting, it is important to communicate firmly from an early stage through competition groups so that athletes can comply with rules such as behavior restrictions, and to cooperate with related parties other than competition such as transportation and accommodation. It means that it was mentioned.
Also, at the tournament, Kohei Uchimura said, "I think there are many people who think that the Tokyo tournament cannot be held due to the spread of infection, but instead of" I can't ", I think" How can I do it? " Sharing the recognition that it is an important message from the players to appeal that "I want you to change your mind", Chairman Watanabe said, "All players are worried about corona infection. The tournament is from the player's perspective. It's important to see how safe and secure you feel. "
Hidemasa Nakamura, GDO = Games Delivery Officer, who oversees the tournament at the Organizing Committee, said, "It is great and encouraging to actually show that this will work." False "in Corona. We also exchange opinions and share positive responses with related organizations. In the future, we believe it will be important to enhance communication with athletes and related parties. "