Prime Minister's Olympics / Para "If full implementation is difficult, postponement decision may be made"

Prime Minister's Olympics / Para `` If full implementation is difficult, we may decide to postpone '' March 23: 9:53

IOC = Prime Minister Abe is supposed to be unable to implement a full-scale implementation at the House of Councilors Budget Committee in connection with the International Olympic Committee and other parties starting concrete studies including the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. In such cases, he suggested that a decision to postpone had to be made.

With concerns about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics being held widespread due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) has begun specific investigations, including postponement of the Games, together with the Organizing Committee. Announced to come to a conclusion within a week.

In this connection, Prime Minister Abe told the House of Councilors Budget Committee that "I talked to myself last night with the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mori, and Mr. Mori also talked to the IOC, President Bach. I understand. "

Then, "IOC's decision is in line with my stated policy of" implementing in perfect form. "If it is difficult, if the athlete is considered first, the decision of postponement may be made. I think we have to do that. "

Prime Minister Abe said, "I will discuss with the IOC in the future, but I believe that President Trump and the leaders of the G7 countries will support my decision. Is an IOC, but I think the same is true of the IOC in that cancellation is not an option. "