Postponement of the Olympics "How not to say this stage" Governor Koike Miyako March 19 17:26
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, Governor Koike of Tokyo said that the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was "not exactly what to say", and now we are preventing the spread of infection to realize a safe and secure competition I showed my thoughts to try.
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) aims to hold the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to open on July 24 as scheduled, but there are critics of active athletes and others. Is up.
At a press conference held on the 19th, Governor Koike of Tokyo was asked, "Is postponement an option?", But said, "It is not a concrete step to say."
He said, "As the head of the host city, there will be no cancellations or spectators. The premise of the host city is to overcome the new coronavirus by how safe and secure the tournament is." He showed his thoughts to prevent expansion.
Governor Koike also stated that Prime Minister Abe has expressed his intention to hold the Tokyo Games in full form, saying, `` I think there will be competitors and spectators from around the world as in previous competitions, Both Japan and Tokyo are providing safe and secure venues. "