Attention to IOC discussions on the Tokyo Olympics and Para Games held on March 18 at 5:21 pm
The government aims to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in full and on schedule, and will work to curb the spread of the new coronavirus infection and steadily prepare while paying close attention to the discussions of the IOC = International Olympic Committee. .
In an emergency videoconference by G7 = seven leaders of the G7 on Monday, Prime Minister Abe stated his intention to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in full.
In this context, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan explained that there was no opinion from the leaders of each country that the Games should be postponed, and prepared in close cooperation between the IOC and the International Olympic Committee, the Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Emphasized the idea of moving forward.
The IOC remains committed to hosting the Tokyo Games, but the chairman of the French Olympic Committee has stated that by the end of May the infection spread has peaked by the end of May. Shows the idea of becoming
Government officials have acknowledged that the key to convergence in Europe, where infection is spreading rapidly, is key, and the government will continue to work closely with countries to monitor the spread of infection while monitoring IOC discussions and decisions. We will work on restraint and steady preparation.