"National Sports Event for Persons with Disabilities" Canceled due to Typhoon Approach Ibaraki Oct. 10 18:20
The National Sports Festival for Persons with Disabilities, which was scheduled to be held in Ibaraki Prefecture from the 12th, was canceled due to the influence of Typhoon No. 19. This is the first time the tournament has been canceled since the start of the National Sports Festival for Persons with Disabilities in 2001.
The national sports event for persons with disabilities will be held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and approximately 5,800 athletes and related persons from all over the country will participate in 13 competitions. Mr. and Mrs. Akishino will also participate in the opening ceremony on the 12th. did.
However, as a result of discussions between the hosting Ibaraki Prefecture, the Sports Agency, and the Japan Sports Association for Persons with Disabilities, as a result of the anticipated approach of Typhoon No. 19, everything that was scheduled to be held for three days from the 12th It means that we decided to cancel the competition.
This is the first time that the National Sports Festival for Persons with Disabilities has been canceled since 2001.
About this, Governor Oikawa of Ibaraki Prefecture said, “It is very disappointing to think of each person who has been making efforts for the long time, but it is a difficult decision that puts the safety of athletes and citizens first. "I want you to understand."
According to the prefecture, about 2500 players from all over the country have already visited Ibaraki Prefecture, so the prefecture will hold a briefing session for the representatives of the team in the future and discuss the response.