IOC = International Olympic Committee Chairman Bach held a press conference, stating that he was not considering cancellations or alternatives for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which will start in July, and said, "Breaking the dreams of the athletes. I'm completely focused on the opening of the Games on July 23, because I don't have any, "he said, repeating the idea of doing everything in his power to hold the Games.
The IOC held its first board meeting online on the 27th, after which President Bach held a press conference.
Among them, Chairman Bach said, "Various speculations are hurting the players. The cancellation of the tournament and the cancellation of the tournament are hurt by multiple reports on the cancellation and re-postponement of the Tokyo tournament while the spread of the infection cannot be expected. It is impossible to postpone it to 2032 or hold it in another city, "he said, stating that he was not considering cancellation or alternatives.
In addition, in early next month, it was revealed that the guidelines for the outline of the Games in Corona, the way of entering the country, infection prevention measures, etc. will be shown to the Olympic committees and officials of each country and region.
"Our role is to host the Olympics. We are fully focused and focused on the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, so as not to break the dreams of the athletes," said Bach. I repeated the idea of doing my best to hold the Games.
At the meeting, there was a question about vaccination of athletes, and Chairman Bach said, "We will not jump over the line of priority people such as the elderly and medical personnel," and contacted each Olympic committee with the government and others. We asked them to closely understand the situation, such as when it would be possible to inoculate athletes.
Also, when asked about spectators from overseas, he just said, "I can't tell you right now. Holding a safe tournament is the first priority."