Prime Minister Abe Tokyo Olympics / Para To postpone postponement proposal of about one year To IOC Chairman March 24 20:10

Following the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Prime Minister Abe has decided to propose a postponement of about one year in consideration of the preparation period for athletes in a telephone talk with IOC = President Bach of the International Olympic Committee. .

Prime Minister Abe has been holding a telephone talk with IOC Chairman Bach at the Prime Minister's official residence from around 8:00 p.m. on the 24th. You.

Prior to this, Prime Minister Abe has decided to propose a postponement of about one year, taking into account the preparation period for athletes, in view of the fact that the IOC has started considering postponing the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. .

At the meeting, Prime Minister Abe has expressed appreciation that the decision of the IOC is in line with Japan's policy to conduct the Games in full.

He will then propose to Bach a postponement of about one year and request that decisions be made as soon as possible, including the schedule for postponement.