Japan’s Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee announced on the 3rd local time that due to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, the number of refunds for Olympic tickets has reached approximately 810,000, and the refunds accounted for 18% of the tickets.

  In the 21 days from November 10, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee will accept the refund of Olympic tickets. Due to the adjustment of the Olympic venues, in addition to the refunded men and women marathon, about 810,000 of the about 4.45 million Olympic tickets have been For refund procedures, the refund rate is 18%, and refunds will be carried out sequentially from late December.

  The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee stated that more than 80% of those holding admission tickets believe that watching the Olympic Games is a pleasure. The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee is grateful for this and will prepare for the hosting of safe and secure events.

  In addition, refunded tickets will be considered for sale before next spring and after determining the maximum number of spectators.

On the other hand, the refund procedures for tickets for the Tokyo Paralympic Games are in progress and will end on December 21.

(Headquarters reporter He Xinlei)