Deadline for judging the IOC to be held at the Tokyo Games "Is the end of May a big standard?" Olympics March 3 18:06
As the outbreak of the new coronavirus spreads, the Minister of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto asked the IOC members of the House of Councilors Budget Committee for a time limit for the International Olympic Committee to decide whether or not to host the Tokyo Games. Based on his remarks, he said, "I think that the end of May may be a big standard," and emphasized the idea of providing support for the scheduled event.
The Minister of Olympics and Paralympics in charge of the Olympics and Paralympic Games asked the time limit for the IOC to decide whether or not to hold the Tokyo Games. “It was not an official opinion, but IOC members said, I think that the end of May may be a major criterion. "
Regarding whether the tournament can be postponed, "In the host city contract, the IOC only has the right to cancel," If this tournament will not be held during 2020, " If you can postpone it, you can take it. "
"The Organizing Committee, the IOC, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government are doing their utmost to hold the meeting on July 24, and we will do our utmost to provide solid support for the country."
Prime Minister Abe said, "It is the government's great responsibility to steadily prepare and create an environment that will be a safe and secure tournament for athletes and spectators, and we must do our utmost to prevent the spread of infection." I said.