Olympic Minister says "IOC members' remarks are not official views"

Olympics Minister says "IOC members' remarks are not official views" February 26 12:39

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Following the spread of the new coronavirus, IOC = Minister of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto said that members of the International Olympic Committee mentioned that the Tokyo Games could be canceled if they did not end by the end of May Commented at the lower house budget committee that he was not an official opinion, and stressed his view of preparing for the event.

"The deadline for the end of the new coronavirus infection is around May 24," IOC member Dick Pound said for the Tokyo Olympics. If you would consider stopping, "said the government's perception.

In response, the Minister for Olympics and Paralympics Hashimoto said, "When I asked the IOC for an explanation, it was not an official opinion of the IOC, but I would like to say that IOC is preparing for the Tokyo Games as scheduled. I was told that it was what I was explaining. "

"Simulation of the worst situation is necessary to improve the quality of success," said Hashimoto. "We can end the day as soon as possible, and the Tokyo Games can be held with confidence. It is all about preparing to be recognized by the IOC. "

Secretary-General "Steady preparations for holding"

At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said that IOC members of the International Olympic Committee would cancel the Tokyo Games if they had not ended by the end of May. After confirming with the IOC, he stated that he had stated that his statement was not an official opinion of the IOC, but rather an explanation that the IOC was preparing for the event as scheduled. " Was.

The Organizing Committee has heard that there will be no change in the schedule for the Torch Relay starting next month, and said, "The government will work closely with the IOC, the Organizing Committee, and Tokyo. I would like to steadily make preparations for the event, including disseminating information on measures against the new coronavirus infection overseas. "