Marathon and racewalking Is there still a problem when holding Sapporo?

Marathon and racewalking Is there still a problem when holding Sapporo? October 30, 21:00

There are various issues when moving the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalking venue to Sapporo.

What are the additional costs?

Due to sudden changes, additional costs are expected.

In particular,
▽ Accommodation expenses for players and related parties, transportation expenses such as airplanes,
▽ Maintenance expenses such as temporary structures such as finish gates and stands and communication facilities are expected to be newly added.

The IOC Coords Coordinating Committee Chairman said that the tournament has reserves for situations that are not foreseen, but it is determined where and how much the tournament will cover, including Tokyo. Is not ...

On the other hand, Governor Koike of Tokyo insists that “If the venue is changed, the city cannot afford it”, and the Organizing Committee Secretary General Muto said, “IOC has raised this issue. I would like to ask the IOC to pay the burden. ”Attention is paid to the attitude of the IOC.

Where is the course going?

When it is held in Sapporo, it is not decided where to run the marathon course.

The existing Hokkaido Marathon, which starts and ends at Odori Park in the center of Sapporo, has a narrow entrance / exit that leads to public roads and a limited period for renting the dome. The idea is identified as one of the most promising ideas.

Since it becomes difficult to measure the course when snow is piled up, it is necessary to set the course immediately when moving to Sapporo.

In addition, according to the officials, when starting and stopping at Odori Park in Sapporo, it is difficult to set up a large spectator seat in terms of space, etc. There is also.

How are watching tickets handled?

The handling of the tickets is also a problem.

Tickets for the men's marathon on August 9 and the women's marathon on August 2 at the New National Stadium are on sale.

When moving to Sapporo, the Organizing Committee has a policy of accepting refunds, but the women's marathon is a ticket that includes the women ’s cannonball finals and the men ’s 400 meter qualifying, and how to refund is under consideration.

In addition, for those who bought the tickets, Winner Hideki Suzuki of the Organizing Committee Marketing Bureau said, “I want to respond as politely as possible by snuggling to the person who purchased it, based on the fact that it has been purchased through a lottery.” Talking

How do you secure accommodation facilities for players and related parties?

The challenge is how to secure accommodation for athletes and related people in Sapporo, where tourists come from all over the country during the summer season.

According to the officials, the IOC has indicated that it does not have to be a “village village” in the athlete village where it can receive services such as 24-hour meals.

However, due to security issues, the Organizing Committee has already begun to coordinate the establishment of accommodations that meet certain standards.

How to secure operation staff and volunteers?

Indispensable to the operation of the tournament is to secure operation staff and volunteers.

In the Tokyo Games, 80,000 people are selected as tournament volunteers called “field casts” who are active in competition venues and villages.

Of these, it is not clear how much volunteering is necessary for marathons and racewalking, but the Organizing Committee will allocate volunteers outside Hokkaido who are applying for “activities in Sapporo” in addition to volunteers residing in Hokkaido. We are also considering that.

However, it is unclear whether sufficient administrative staff and volunteers can be secured for the long roadside activities necessary for manpower.

How do you leave the “legacy of the heart”?

When the venue changes from the host city of Tokyo, it is important to consider how to leave a legacy of mind.

The marathon is the Olympic event, and the men's marathon is the only event held at the New National Stadium on the day of the closing ceremony.

According to the Japan Athletics Federation, the MGC = marathon grand championship was held in September on the same course as the Tokyo Olympic marathon.

Marathons and racewalks are one of the few events that can be watched along the road without a ticket, and the local people involved have fostered momentum for the event.

The IOC Coats chairman has proposed a plan for athletes outside of Tokyo, such as marathons and racewalks, to parade the streets of Tokyo before the closing ceremony. “I told him that it was quite difficult.

The schedule for the entire Olympics cannot be changed, and it is not easy to decide. "