Tokyo Olympics Host Town Discontinued citizenship to Bulgaria Yamagata Murayama March 12 21:09
At the Tokyo Olympics, Murayama City, the host town of the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team, has canceled the planned dispatch of citizens to Bulgaria next month due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Murayama City is known for being particularly enthusiastic about host town activities, and the committees formed in the city, etc. participate in the World Cup, which will open on the 10th of next month, on the invitation of the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation. The plan was to dispatch three citizens to support the players.
However, with the spread of the new coronavirus worldwide, it was decided that the plan was canceled because there was a risk of infection at airports while traveling.
A representative of a fan club made up of about 400 people, including citizens, also participated in the dispatch, and members were planning to put up a 5-meter wide Bulgarian flag sewn on a sewing machine and put it up at the World Cup venue.
He also planned to make and hand a talisman to each player and coach.
Keiko Komuro, the representative of the fan club who was scheduled to be dispatched to the site, said, "I'm very sorry that it was canceled, but I became more and more supportive. I will support you with your feelings. "
According to the World Health Organization, at least 10 people have been infected in Bulgaria so far.