Does the Tokyo Olympics accept overseas audiences? Japanese media said Japan has coordinated in this direction

　　China News Service, March 4th. According to Kyodo News Agency of Japan, for the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Olympic Organizing Committee Chairman Hashimoto Seiko, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, Olympic Aomarukawa Sudai, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Chairman Bach and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Chairman Parsons held a five-party consultation on the 3rd and reached an agreement on whether to accept overseas audiences within March.

It is reported that the Japanese government has started coordination in the direction of non-acceptance that day.

On October 21, 2020 local time, the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee announced to the media in Tokyo on the 21st that spectators and others passed the demonstration test of the baggage security inspection area operation when they entered the stadium.

　　According to reports, the Japanese Olympic Games Ai Marukawa said to overseas audiences after the conclusion of the negotiations, "The situation is very severe and requires careful judgment."

　　Hashimoto, chairman of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, said: “I hope to make a decision before the 25th day of the torch relay.” Seiko Hashimoto also said that the five parties agreed to determine the number of spectators for the Olympic Games at the end of April.

　　When Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was asked by reporters at his official residence whether he would consider giving up admission, he replied: "The government has not discussed anything. I hope to cooperate with the IOC, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Olympic Organizing Committee to provide assistance as the government."

　　The five-party consultations confirmed their determination to ensure a complete response to the new crown and strive to achieve a safe and secure Olympics for the participants.

In view of the emergence of mutated new coronaviruses, Hashimoto indicated that it is necessary to explore additional measures.

Marukawa also said: "Japanese people are very concerned about the mutated virus. It will allay domestic and foreign concerns about hosting the Olympics, and conduct extensive publicity on hosting a safe and secure Olympics.

　　International Olympic Committee President Bach pointed out key issues and emphasized: “Achieving a safe and secure Olympics and fair games. This will become the core of the Olympics.” He argued: “The key to the success of the Olympics lies in the new crown countermeasures. We must take practical measures. To ensure the safety of all participants, Japanese citizens, and Tokyo Metropolitan residents."

　　The original plan was to hold four-party consultations in February, but during the period, the Olympic Organizing Committee replaced the chairman, which was later changed to five-party consultations including IPC.