Minister of the Olympic Games Hashimoto and Secretary of the Japan Sports Agency meet to confirm cooperation with the Tokyo Games October 1, 16:10
The Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto met with Mr. Koji Murofushi, who became the new Secretary of the Japan Sports Agency, and confirmed that he would work together to support athletes for the Tokyo Games, which was postponed next year.
Mr. Koji Murofushi, who became the new Secretary of the Japan Sports Agency on the 1st, visited the Cabinet Office and gave a greeting to the Minister in charge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto.
In this, Mr. Murofushi said, "I would like to work hard with Minister Hashimoto toward the success of next year's Tokyo tournament. Due to the postponement of the tournament for one year, in addition to strengthening athletes such as training environment, corona measures I would like to continue to support athletes, including those who have been involved in the game, "he said with enthusiasm.
In response, Minister Hashimoto said, "It is very encouraging to have the person who makes the flowers bloom bigger than the former Secretary Suzuki built, and it is very encouraging to support the athletes for the Tokyo tournament." We have confirmed that we will work together.