Governor Koike was asked by reporters whether the Olympic Games would be held on schedule as infection confirmations in Tokyo expanded rapidly, but he said, "Yes, in terms of promoting safe and secure competitions." He stated that he would like to hold the event while taking measures against infection.
With the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo expanding rapidly, it is only one week before the start of the Olympic Games.
At a press conference, Governor Koike of the host city, Tokyo, was asked by the press, "Are you determined to carry out all the dates of the tournament?"
In response, Governor Koike said, "We will keep the safety and security of the tournament by firmly observing the rules for keeping safety and making the tournament safe. We will promote safe and secure tournaments. In terms of "yes", he said that he would like to hold the event on schedule while taking measures against infection.
On the other hand, regarding the fact that the venue in Tokyo became unattended, Governor Koike said, "It is a lifetime for children to have a competition in front of them. I want to show children in Tokyo such a place." Everyone thinks, "he said, and said that he would like children to watch the tournament if possible, assuming that the infection situation will improve.