Tokyo Para Marathon is held in Tokyo IPC "No problem with heat" December 12th 19:38
Next year's Tokyo Paralympic Marathon The IPC = International Paralympic Committee has decided that it will be implemented in Tokyo as planned, considering that the heat of concern is not a problem for the competition as a result of examining weather data. It was.
The venue of the Tokyo Olympic marathon next year was changed to Sapporo as a countermeasure against the heat, but the Paralympic marathon scheduled for September 6 is also subject to concerns that the wheelchair athletes are susceptible to the heat. Made a final review at a meeting with the Organizing Committee that was held on the 11th.
As a result, it was concluded that there was no problem with implementation in Tokyo in the analysis of meteorological data by the expert meeting of IPC, and that many athletes asked for implementation in Tokyo and marathon athletes in Tokyo. IPC has decided to run a marathon in Tokyo as planned because it is difficult to move because it often participates in track events.
IPC President Parsons said at the press conference after the meeting, “We can't control the weather, but we are taking firm measures to reduce the risk. It ’s a great opportunity to give thanks to Tokyo. ”
“The Olympic marathon has been moved to Sapporo, but it will be the last competition through the Olympics and Paralympics, so we want to make it a day that will be unforgettable for athletes and spectators.” Said.