Data map: On February 10, local time, Tokyo, Japan, Odaiba Seaside Park displayed the Olympic rings and greeted the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Chinanews client Beijing March 3 (Xing Rui Wang Hao) On the 3rd, regarding whether the new crown pneumonia epidemic will lead to the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer, the Japanese Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto publicly stated that according to Tokyo and the International Olympics The agreement between the committees allows the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed within 2020.
Hashimoto said that according to the relevant agreement, the right to postpone or cancel the Olympic Games belongs to the International Olympic Committee, and the Japanese government and Tokyo are doing their best to make the Olympic Games hold as scheduled, that is, to open on July 24.
"The agreement between the host city and the International Olympic Committee stipulates that the International Olympic Committee can only cancel the Olympic Games if Tokyo cannot host it within 2020. Under this agreement, the Tokyo Olympic Games can be postponed within 2020."
Data map: On January 15, local time, the design style of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Tickets was exhibited in Tokyo. It is reported that the background color of the tickets is the basic hues of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, such as blue, and is accompanied by icons of various competition items and the appearance of competition venues.
Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic that has swept the world, many sports events have been pressed with the pause button. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will naturally become the focus of attention of all parties. All parties have expressed great concern over whether it can be held as scheduled.
An "earthquake" triggered by "personal remarks"
On February 25, the Associated Press issued a blockbuster news. Dick Pound, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee, said that if the new crown pneumonia epidemic is not under control in late May, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled instead of postponing or changing the city.
The Associated Press quoted Dick Pound as saying: "This is a new war and we have to face it. During and around that time, people will have to ask: 'Is the epidemic adequately controlled and are we Confident to go to Tokyo? '"
Screenshots from the Associated Press.
Dick Pound is the most senior member of the International Olympic Committee. What message did the remarks made by "Veteran" characters convey? International public opinion was detonated in an instant.
As the host of the Tokyo Olympics, of course, Japanese officials will certainly not turn a blind eye. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Takayoshi Wei responded when attending the press conference on the 26th, saying that Pound's views can only represent himself, not the International Olympic Committee, and once again stressed that the Tokyo Olympics will not be postponed or cancelled.
The subsequent statement of the International Olympic Committee stood with Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee said that preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are still going on as planned, and countermeasures against epidemics are an important part of the safe hosting of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
A spokesman also told Xinhua News Agency that the International Olympic Committee is working hard to successfully host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as scheduled, and Pound's remarks explain this well. In this response, the International Olympic Committee specifically stated that "other than that, all speech is speculation."
Screenshots from the Associated Press.
Within a few days, the IOC's vocalization gradually increased in weight, and Chairman Bach stepped forward to "finalize it." He further confirmed in an interview on the 28th: "The International Olympic Committee will make every effort to hold the Tokyo Olympics as scheduled."
Bach believes that although the new crown pneumonia epidemic is at risk of further spread in Japan, the International Olympic Committee will do everything in its power to ensure that the Tokyo Olympics can be successfully opened on July 24.
"Prepared, safe and secure"
According to statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and various local governments, as of 5 pm local time on March 3, including 706 infected people on the "Diamond Princess" cruise, the total number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in Japan reached 985.
In fact, since the emergence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Japan, whether the Tokyo Olympics can be successfully held has been the focus of external attention. As early as February 1, the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games broke the rumor that "the Olympics may be suspended": "This is not true."
Data map: On February 2, local time, another new venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was opened and opened, named: Ariake Stadium. Nearly 5,000 residents nearby participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"The suspension of the Olympic Games is not true, but in order to allow participants and spectators to participate in the Olympic Games with peace of mind, this infectious disease will definitely be carefully considered."
On February 6, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also stated in Congress that the epidemic would not affect the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee reiterated on the 13th: "It will not consider canceling or postponing the Games."
Just a few days ago on February 29, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe once again publicly talked about the Tokyo Olympics: "We will advance all preparations to make it a safe and secure competition for athletes and spectators."
The Greek Olympic Committee confirmed on February 24th local time that the torch gathering ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics will take place on March 12th local time. This is consistent with previous media reports. As the preheating of the Olympic Games, the Olympic flame relay is self-explanatory. At the end of February, Totoro, director of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, declared that "there was no consideration at all" to cancel the torch relay.
Data map: On February 10, local time, Tokyo, Japan, Odaiba Seaside Park displayed the Olympic rings and greeted the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
However, Toshiro Muto also said that he would consider how to organize related activities without expanding the epidemic, "downsizing may be a more appropriate method."
According to previous media reports, the torch relay is scheduled to depart from Fukushima Prefecture on March 26. About 10,000 torchbearers will travel across Japan throughout 121 days, and will eventually be held at the Tokyo Olympics ’main venue, the National Stadium, on July 24. "Ignite the main torch.
It is worth noting that although the prestigious Tokyo Marathon was held as scheduled on March 1, only elite players can participate; and the Japanese leagues (J1, J2, J3) and the cups at all levels from February 28 to March 15 also All postponed.
Data Map: This will be the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. In addition, some track and field and football events will also be held here.
In the history of the Olympic Games, 3 Summer Olympic Games have not been held
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The Summer Olympic Games were cancelled three times in total, and all three were related to war. The 1916 Berlin Olympics (6th) were suspended due to World War I, the 1940 Olympics (12th) and 1944 London Olympics (13th) were cancelled due to World War II.
The event was suspended due to infectious diseases, epidemics and other factors. There is no precedent yet. Before the last Rio Olympics, the Brazil Zika epidemic broke out, and the Rio Olympics was postponed or suspended for a while, but in the end the Rio Olympics was still held as usual, and there was no epidemic or epidemic during the Olympics. expand. (Finish)