Use of hydrogen as fuel for the Tokyo Olympics and Para torch

Use of hydrogen as fuel for the Tokyo Olympics and Para torch stand Considering the global environment January 10 23:15

The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced that it will use hydrogen as a fuel to light the torch head to protect the environment.

This was announced by Secretary-General Toshiro Muto of the Games Organizing Committee at a meeting of the IOC International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland on October 10.

This means that hydrogen will be used as the fuel to light the torch head of the Tokyo Games.

Using hydrogen for the torch is the first initiative at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Symbol of sex. "

In addition, Secretary-General Muto explained the marathon course that he moved to Sapporo in consideration of the effects of heat on the players.

In response to this, a Kenyan committee member stated that "Japan's athletes who produce many marathon runners are grateful for the change of course to Sapporo."

In addition, at the general meeting, it was decided that the Winter Youth Olympics in 2024 will be held in South Korea using the venue of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, and IOC President Bach said at a conference that “ It's a wonderful decision to take advantage of legacy. "

South Korea “If possible, co-host with North Korea”

With the decision to host the Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea in 2024, South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Park Yan-woo said, `` We fully support the idea of ​​co-hosting with North Korea if circumstances permit. I would like to continue discussions with the DPRK government and other governments in the future. "