Hashimoto Olympics “A careful explanation is needed for marathons and racewalkers” October 18th 14:17
As a countermeasure for the intense heat of the Tokyo Olympics, the minister in charge of the Hashimoto Olympics and Paralympics showed that he thought that a sudden change would cause confusion to the athletes, and that polite explanations were necessary regarding the plan to move the marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo. .
IOC = International Olympic Committee announced a plan to move the venue to Sapporo for marathons and racewalking in the Tokyo Olympics as a countermeasure against the heat, and revealed that President Bach agreed with the Organizing Committee on the 17th I made it.
Regarding this, the minister in charge of the Hashimoto Olympics and Paralympics at the press conference after the cabinet meeting, based on his experience of participating in the Olympics seven times, I think I've been training while imagining, so everyone will be confused to change immediately. "
After that, he said, “It is an important theme to give a solid explanation and convince the athletes to have a better mental experience,” and the idea that polite explanations to the athletes are necessary. Showed.
In addition, Minister Hashimoto said that the confusion over the tickets that have already been sold by lottery has spread, “I understand the very disappointing feeling. I want to work hard to foster the momentum for the competition. "