Marathon and racewalking When thinking about Sapporo, IOC also asks IOC to pay

Marathon and racewalking At the time of Sapporo, IOC also asks to bear the burden Organization Committee October 26 10:38

IOC = Regarding the burden of expenses when the venue for the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalking proposed by the International Olympic Committee is held in Sapporo, the Games Organizing Committee said to the IOC that "I asked this problem from IOC" Renewed the idea of ​​seeking the burden of appropriate payment.

While the IOC has proposed a plan to move the marathon and racewalk to Sapporo as a measure against the heat of the Tokyo Olympics, Governor Koike in Tokyo continues to seek holding in Tokyo.

Coaches Coordinating Committee chairman who is in charge of the tournament at the IOC said on the 25th about the burden of expenses when it will be held in Sapporo, “It should be closely examined the tournament costs and discussed between the IOC and the organizing committee. The tournament has contingency funds for unforeseen circumstances. We have to confirm its use. ”It was established separately from the tournament expenses of 1,350.0 billion yen and used when an unexpected situation occurs urgently. Mentioned the contingency.

The preliminary expenses for the tournament are set between 100 billion yen and 300 billion yen, but it is not decided where or how much will be borne.

In this regard, Secretary General Muto of the Organizing Committee, who met with Coats Coordinating Chairman on the night of the 25th, told reporters, “Due to the nature of the contingency, I don't know if it can be said that it cannot be paid out. I would like to ask the IOC to pay a burden considering that this issue has been raised.

When Secretary General Muto and Chairman Mori met, the Coordination Coordinating Chairman stated that the IOC would not escape from responsibility if the Organizing Committee could not afford it.

Organizing committee parade plan "difficult"

In addition to the marathon and racewalking, the IOC proposed a new plan for parades along the streets of Tokyo before the closing ceremony. After meeting with the coordinating chairman, he told reporters, “It was quite difficult. The schedule for the entire Olympics could not be changed, and after the tournament ended, there was a schedule for each player. It was not easy to decide.” , The view that realization is difficult.

In addition, Mr. Mori held a meeting with IOC / Tokyo / Organization Committee and the top four of the country in the IOC Coordinating Committee, which will be held for three days from 30th next week, in Sapporo. The policy aimed at the conclusion of whether or not to implement was shown.