Overseas media have reported one after another that the Japanese government has decided to extend the state of emergency, touching on the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which took less than three months to hold.
Among them, the New York Times, a leading American newspaper, said, "I raised further doubts as to whether Japan could safely host the Summer Olympics, which will start 11 weeks later."
In addition, South Korean news agency Yonhap News Agency pointed out that "the effect will gradually weaken due to repeated issuance of declarations and extension of the period, and it is expected that it will be difficult to expect great results this time as well." However, if we fail to control the spread of the infection, there may be a red light for the Tokyo Olympics. "
On the other hand, there are reports criticizing the IOC = International Olympic Committee regarding the holding of the Games.
The Washington Post, a leading American newspaper, criticized the event in a column on the 5th, saying, "Most of the income from elaborate facilities and events goes to the IOC, but all expenses are held. He accused Chairman Bach of "pressing the country" with the expression "baron rip-off."
On top of that, "What is happening to the IOC who arrogantly insists that the tournament should proceed even though 72% of the Japanese people are reluctant? Japanese leaders have to cut losses. He pointed out that the tournament should be canceled.