810,000 domestic refunds for the Tokyo Olympics

　　China News Service, Tokyo, December 3 (Reporter Lu Shaowei) The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee announced on the 3rd that during the ticket refund period of the Tokyo Olympics, it received a total of 810,000 tickets for domestic refunds, accounting for domestic tickets in Japan. 18% of sales volume.

　　According to reports, tickets sold are valid in principle during the 2021 Summer Olympics, and the refund procedure is set up for ticket buyers who have difficulty attending the games due to the postponement of the Olympics.

　　The refund time for Tokyo Olympic tickets is from November 10th to 30th. All ticket buyers who bought tickets through the official website of the Olympic Organizing Committee can refund their tickets through relevant channels on the official website.

It is reported that a total of 4.45 million tickets have been sold in Japan, and the number of refund applications received this time is 810,000, accounting for about 18% of the total.

　　According to Japan’s mid-term plan for Olympic epidemic prevention announced on December 2, based on the epidemic and other factors, it is expected that the number of live audiences will not be finalized until the spring of 2021.

When IOC President Bach visited Japan in November, he also stated that a "reasonable number" of spectators would be allowed to enter the venue.

Therefore, whether the refunded tickets will be sold again and how much will be sold, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee will further study.

　　The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) quoted an official from the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee as saying, “More than 80% of ticket holders are still looking forward to the Olympic Games. We are grateful for this and will continue to work towards organizing a safe and secure conference. Work hard for one goal".

　　The refund procedures for the Olympic tickets will be carried out sequentially after late December.

The refund application for Paralympic tickets will be carried out from December 1st to 21st, and the refund work will start after mid-January 2021.

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