Non-san, the actor who starred in NHK's serial TV novel "Ama-chan" at the Tokyo Olympics holy fire relay starting from June 16 in Iwate Prefecture, declined the runner to prevent the spread of infection. ..
The torch relay in Iwate Prefecture is scheduled to be held for three days from June 16th to 18th, and Iwate Prefecture announced the details on the 4th.
According to this, five celebrities and athletes, including non-san, an actor who starred in NHK's serial TV novel "Ama-chan" and was selected as a runner in Kuji City, the location, were infected. I declined the runner because of reasons such as prevention of expansion.
Non-san said, "If I'm going to Iwate and it causes anxiety and worry to everyone, it's not my intention. I was really looking forward to running in my favorite Kuji city, so I made this decision. It was not an easy task. Please understand. I will definitely visit Kuji City on the day when I can share my joy with you. "
The torch relay in Iwate Prefecture will be held on public roads as scheduled, and events called departure ceremonies and celebrations will be held with spectators after taking measures against infection.
Yuichi Matsuzaki, Chief of the Business Administration Division of the Iwate Olympic and Paralympic Promotion Office, said, "We would like to express our gratitude for the support we have received and the present state of reconstruction at the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, in order to take thorough measures against infection." Was there.