Candidate of London mayor can hold Olympics instead when infection spreads

London Mayor's Candidate "Once Olympics Can Be Held Instead," February 21, 6:04

Two candidates for the London Mayoral Election in May indicate that if the spread of the new coronavirus does not allow the Olympics to be held in Tokyo, it could be held in London instead. Was.

In the UK, local elections will be held in May, and the London mayoral election has received a great deal of attention.

Mr. Bailey, a candidate from the ruling Conservative Party in national politics, posted on Twitter on Twitter on the 19th that "we have infrastructure and experience" and that the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan is spreading "London is ready to host the Olympics again if requested," he said.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for incumbent Mayor Khan, who is aiming for re-election at the largest opposition Labor Party, told NHK interviews that although it is unlikely that the event would be canceled in Tokyo, " I'll do my best for the event if it is required. "

At the press conference held in Tokyo this month, Coates Coordinator, who is in charge of the Tokyo Olympics at the IOC = International Olympic Committee, emphasizes the idea that the Olympics will be held in Tokyo as scheduled.