Governor Koike Marathon and racewalking Tell the IOC's intention to implement in Tokyo

Governor Koike Marathon and racewalking October 25: 18:29 on the IOC's intention to conduct in Tokyo

Before the proposal to move the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo was discussed in the week of 28th, Governor Koike of Tokyo met with the Coordinating Coordinator of the IOC = International Olympic Committee, We asked for an explanation of the circumstances that led to the proposal to be done in Sapporo and communicated our intention to implement in Tokyo.

IOC has announced a plan to move the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo as a countermeasure against the heat. The Coordination Coordinating Chairman, who is in charge of the Tokyo Games at the IOC, visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the 25th and met with Governor Koike before the proposal was discussed at the IOC Coordination Committee from 30th of this month. did.

In this, Governor Koike said, “I was very surprised by both I and Tokyo residents in the announcement of this IOC. The local governments and citizens in Tokyo have been looking forward to the race with the marathon and worked hard to prepare. It is true that we were able to do that, unfortunately, there is still no explanation that everyone can convince. "

On top of that, he said, “There is no change in the feeling of running a race with a marathon in Tokyo,” and expressed his desire to discuss it again at the IOC coordinating committee next week, which he would like to carry out in Tokyo. It was.

On the other hand, Coates chaired, “IOC was shocked by what happened in Doha, based on the abandonment of athletes due to the marathon of the world championships in Doha, Qatar and the effects of heat from the race. I decided to change it because I always kept the athlete's health in mind. I'm keeping in mind that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which has been preparing so far, is very disappointed. ” Said that it was decided as IOC.

Governor Koike "Finally talk with the IOC Coordinating Committee"

After the meeting, Governor Koike, Tokyo, told reporters, “In the meeting, we asked for a part of this proposal and finally tried to talk to the IOC coordinating committee. I want to think about the various measures I have taken so far and the plus alpha.I am confident that I have been endorsed by the IOC for the measures we have taken so far in Tokyo. ”

Governor Koike "If the venue is changed, the city cannot pay"

Regarding the cost burden when moving the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo, Governor Koike of Tokyo said at the press conference on the 25th, `` Because it will be a question with relocation, I can't make a definitive answer. "

After that, he stated, “If the venue is changed this time, the capital will not be able to bear this one more point,” emphasizing the idea that Tokyo will not pay for the cost of being held in Sapporo. did.