President Biden of the United States said that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should be decided based on science, and that it should be decided based on the infection situation of the new coronavirus, and he said, "I hope it will be held. I don't know yet, "he said, and expressed his intention to continue to watch the situation.

President Biden was asked about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics scheduled for the summer on a radio program that appeared on the 7th, and he said that he spoke with Prime Minister Kan and said, "He is working hard to hold it safely. I'm working hard. "



He also acknowledged that "whether it is safe to hold the event must be judged based on science" and that it should be judged based on the infection status of the new coronavirus.



"I hope it will be held. The Olympic athletes have been working hard for this time for four years. How hard would it be for the athletes if the opportunity were suddenly taken away?"



In addition, President Biden reiterated that science should be emphasized, saying, "I hope it will be held, but I do not know yet," and said that he would continue to watch the situation.



This is the first time President Biden has publicly mentioned the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics since taking office.