China News Service, July 23, reported that the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed due to the new crown epidemic, are scheduled to open in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2021. As the first anniversary of the countdown to the conference is held, although the Japanese government has expressed its full effort Advance preparations, but the Japanese people do not seem to be optimistic about the prospects of this Olympic Games.

Data map: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

　　Government of Japan: Fully promote preparations for the conference

　　On the 22nd, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated about the Tokyo Olympics, “In order to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it is planned to discuss the entry of athletes and related personnel.” Japan’s "Mainichi Shimbun" analyzed that Abe’s move was for the purpose of hosting the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Create conditions for the successful holding of the conference to prevent the Tokyo Olympics from being postponed or even cancelled again.

　　On the same day, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga stated in response to the Tokyo Olympics, “The International Olympic Committee confirmed the basic policy of “safety, peace of mind, cost savings, and simplified hosting” for the Tokyo Olympics on June 10. The specific venue and schedule have been released. The (Japanese government) will work closely with the International Olympic Committee, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to make preparations for the smooth convening of the conference."

Recently, the epidemic in Japan has rebounded. The picture shows people in Tokyo traveling wearing masks.

　　The new crown epidemic is still the biggest difficulty for the Tokyo Olympics

　　However, the "culprit" that caused the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics-the global spread of the new crown epidemic, has not eased, and it is showing a growing trend even in Japan.

　　According to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6:35 on July 23, Beijing time, the global cumulative number of confirmed cases of new crown has exceeded 15 million. On the 22nd, Japan had 795 new confirmed cases in a single day, setting a new high in the number of new cases in a single day since the outbreak in the country. The number of confirmed cases in the capital Tokyo exceeded 10,000.

　　Regarding the current severe situation, Yoshiro Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, also pointed out on the 22nd that the new crown epidemic is the biggest problem in whether Japan can host a "safe and secure" conference.

　　Yoshiro Mori also said, “If the status quo continues, the conference will not be held. This is not only a question that Japan needs to consider, but also depends on how countries, regions, and the International Olympic Committee judge.” However, he still said, “I I don’t think this state will continue until one year later.”

Data map: Japan National Arena, the main venue of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

　Over 60% of the respondents: Should be postponed or cancelled again

　　The Japanese people are not so optimistic about whether the postponed Tokyo Olympics can be successfully held. According to a poll conducted by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) from July 17 to July 19, 35% of the respondents believed that the conference “should be postponed again”, and 31% of the respondents believed that “should be cancelled”. Only 26% of the respondents said that "should be held."

　　Regarding the reason for “should be cancelled”, 54% of the interviewees believed that “the new crown epidemic will continue to spread around the world”, and some interviewees worried that “the epidemic will continue to expand in Japan” and hope to increase the budget of the conference. Used to prevent the new crown epidemic" and so on.

　　And 41% of the respondents who think “should be held” said that if the conference cannot be held smoothly, “the players’ efforts will not be rewarded”.

　　Affected by the new crown epidemic, the Tokyo Olympics have been opened from the originally planned July 24, 2020, and postponed to July 23 to August 8, 2021. The Tokyo Paralympic Games will be held from August 24 to September 2021. Held on the 5th.