Amid widespread observation that Corona 19 will affect the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Japanese minister in charge of the Olympics has discussed the possibility of delaying this year.

According to NHK, the Hashimoto Seiko Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Prize Award congressional budget committee expressed its views on the possibility of postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, which is scheduled to open in July this year.

In regard to whether it is possible to postpone the Olympics, he said, "The hosting city contract only states that the IOC has the right to cancel," if this competition is not held in 2020. " Is interpreted as possible. "

Hashimoto is in charge of the Organizing Committee, the IOC and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on July 24th.

When IOC judged whether it is possible to hold this year's Olympics, it wasn't an official view, but the IOC commissioner said, 'Is the end of May not the deadline?'

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, "It is the government's responsibility to make sure that players and audiences are safe and safe to create a safe environment, and we must make every effort to prevent the spread of infection."

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