The Tokyo Olympics / para postponement The government strives to end infection and foster momentum March 25 4:38
Due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have been postponed for about one year. The government has made every effort to end the infection and renew its momentum, with the goal of holding it at least until next summer.
Prime Minister Abe had a telephone talk with IOC President Bach at the Prime Minister's Residence on the night of April 24, attended by the Organizing Committee of the Games and Governor Koike of Tokyo.
Prime Minister Abe proposed that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics be postponed by about one year to make the Olympics and Paralympic Games safe and secure for athletes and spectators, while President Bach said, "I agree 100%." It was agreed that it would be held by the summer of next year at the latest.
In response, Prime Minister Abe has decided to explain the Japanese government's response to the leaders of each country and ask for their understanding, and is preparing to hold a telephone talk with U.S. President Trump on the morning of 25th. In addition, on the 26th, an extraordinary video conference will be held by G20 leaders from 20 major countries.
The postponement of the Olympics is the first time in history, and the government has been expanding rapidly in the United States and Europe, especially in the United States and Europe, in collaboration with governments and related organizations to lead the acceleration of the development of therapeutic drugs in order to realize the hosting We will do our best to end the infection that we are having.
In addition, while coping with issues arising from the postponement of the event, such as handling the competition venue and rebuilding the security system, we will steadily proceed with preparations in cooperation with the Games Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. We are committed to fostering