Prime Minister Suga "The Olympics give full support to Para, which gave courage to the people."

Following the closing of the Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Suga met with Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee and others, saying that the activities of Japanese athletes gave courage to the people, and the government is preparing for the Paralympics starting on August 24. I conveyed the idea of ​​continuing to provide full support.

The meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office was attended by Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee, Chairman Yamashita of the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee, and Tsuyoshi Fukui, the leader of the Japanese team.

In this, Chairman Hashimoto expressed his gratitude for the government's countermeasures against the new coronavirus at the Tokyo Games, and said, "I would like to connect this to the Paralympics so that it will be a symbol of reconstruction. To make it the best in the world. , We will work on preparations. "

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "Japanese players were very active. I think they could give courage to many people. The tournament was postponed for one year, and I was able to reach the tournament with great thoughts. I think, I really want to pay tribute to the coaches and staff as well as the players. "

He also expressed his intention to continue to provide full support for the Paralympics, which is scheduled to start on August 24th.

After this, Chairman Hashimoto told reporters, "I want to think about the treatment of the Paralympic spectators in a timely manner. I want to talk to the government again at that time."

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Consultation with 5 Para Audiences"

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The handling of the Paralympic spectators will be decided after the closing of the Olympic Games because it will be necessary to make a decision based on the future infection situation at the meeting of the five parties last month. It is said that this is the case, and it will be judged appropriately according to this. At this point, I am aware that the schedule for the next five-party meeting has not been decided. "

In addition, regarding the watching of children and students from local governments where the competition venue is located, "I heard that the children who participated in the Olympic Games received various impressions and thoughts. We recognize that it will be judged appropriately by the local board of education. "