Hashimoto, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said at a press conference after the general meeting of the IOC = International Olympic Committee, "The fact that playbooks that should have been safe are not connected to peace of mind has led to great anxiety. I have a feeling that the approval rating for the Games has fallen a little again, "he said, and said that he would strive to gain the understanding of the people by focusing on infection control measures.
Chairman Hashimoto and Secretary-General Muto of the Organizing Committee held a press conference on the 20th after attending the IOC General Assembly held in Tokyo.
In this, Chairman Hashimoto said about the Tokyo tournament, which is about to open three days later, "I have a feeling that the approval rating has dropped a little again."
Regarding the reason, "There is a big anxiety that the playbook, which should have been safe, is not connected to peace of mind that players and related parties have not been able to reduce the number of infected people to zero. Isn't it connected to? "
After that, he said, "I am grateful that I was able to hold the tournament with a little understanding of the fact that I became a non-spectator, but next time I have to be welcomed by many people," he said. He expressed his intention to work hard to gain the understanding of the people.
Beach volleyball Czech national team player "Cannot participate during isolation due to infection"
Takatani spokesperson of the tournament organizing committee said, "Athletes have been quarantined." I will not be able to play in the match during that time. I will talk with the health authorities and let them know when they will be out of the isolation facility, but I can't tell you how many days they will be out. " Did not give a clear answer as to whether he could play in the first match on the 26th of this month.