Governor Koike "I do not agree but will not interfere with the decision" IOC four-party talks November 1, 12:21

IOC = International Olympic Committee's proposal to move the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalk venue to Sapporo, the IOC Coordinating Committee on the last day, the four-level talks by the top class began at noon .

Governor Koike, Tokyo, said, “We made a decision by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that we could not agree with the decision of the IOC, but that it would not interfere with the decision made by the IOC with final decision-making authority.”

“The IOC has authority to change the venue for marathons and racewalks. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Organizing Committee have already considered the costs, and the capital will not bear them. There will be no further venue changes. "