Athletes responding to interviews at the airport.

Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the Japan Skate Federation has decided not to respond to athletes at the airport for the time being.

Until now, the Japan Skating Federation had been interviewed by reporters at the airport when figure skating and speed skating players went on an overseas expedition or when they returned, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus, For the time being, we will not respond to airports where an unspecified number of people gather.

The Federation states that it is a response to protect the health of the players.