Tokyo Olympic Men's Marathon “It's impossible for the closing ceremony” Chairman Mori

Tokyo Olympic Men's Marathon "I can't do the day of the closing ceremony" Chairman Mori November 7 at 17:13

Following the Tokyo Olympic marathon and the relocation of Sapporo as the venue for the racewalking, Chairman Mori of the tournament organizing committee visited Sapporo, and the traditional men's marathon held on the last day is based on the relationship between doping testing and athlete movement. “It's impossible to do it on the day of the closing ceremony,” he said.

On the 7th, Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee visited Sapporo, the venue for the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalking. "I want to ask for your cooperation," said Mayor Akimoto, "I would like you to consider to reduce the impact on citizens' life."

Mr. Mori was asked to confirm by the Hokkaido government that he visited prior to this about the cost burden related to the relocation of Sapporo from the Governor of Hokkaido, saying "There is an expense as one of the anxiety. However, he responded, “The IOC is also talking about“ I know enough. ”I want to avoid injuring Hokkaido.”

According to Mori, the men's marathon planned for the final day was “I ca n’t do it on the closing day because of the doping test and the movement of the athletes. The schedule will be changed, ”and the prospect of a change in the competition schedule, such as the men ’s marathon that had traditionally been held on the final day, was moved forward by moving the venue to Sapporo.

For the course, after giving the name “Hokkaido Marathon” starting at Odori Park, he suggested that he would not spend as much as possible, such as not having a large audience seat.

On the 8th, the Organizing Committee and local government officials will be held in Sapporo.

Sapporo Mayor Akimoto “Minimizing Impact on Civic Life”

After the meeting, Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City said at the press conference, “While the citizens are welcoming, there are concerns and concerns about whether they will be ready, expenses, and what will happen to existing events. In the practitioner talks starting from tomorrow, we would like you to consider the dates and courses first to minimize the impact on citizens' lives. "

In addition, Mayor Akimoto said, “There is a rule regarding the cost burden between the Organizing Committee of the Games and the local government that has venues other than Tokyo, the permanent facility is the local government, and the rest is in the operating expenses of the Organizing Committee. I want to talk on the premise of this, "he stressed again the idea that the city would not bear.

Hokkaido Governor Suzuki "One team"

Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido told reporters, “This Tokyo Onripic is a big tournament in Japan, so we have to do it as one team. We must do our best in a short amount of time for the success of the tournament. "