IPC President Statement in Tokyo Para “Preparing for the Opening as Scheduled” March 20 at 15:36

With the spread of the new coronavirus worldwide, IPC President Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee has stated that the Tokyo Paralympic Committee is doing "as much as possible so that it can begin on August 25 as scheduled." Was announced.

The IPC released a statement by Chairman Parsons on its website on the 19th.

In this context, President Parsons commented on the Tokyo Paralympic Games: "We are preparing for the tournament and we are doing everything we can to get it on schedule on August 25. Is well aware, but there is still time to determine if more drastic measures need to be taken. "

`` Athletes' health is first, and correct measures have been taken as part of the virus's containment, '' said Parsons, saying that a number of international competitions have been canceled and postponed, affecting the Paralympic Qualifiers and athlete classification. We continue to talk with representatives of international sports organizations and athletes, and we promise all athletes to find a fair solution. "

The IPC also said that paraathletes were at risk of serious illness when infected with the new coronavirus. "There is no study on the effects of viruses on paraathletes, but information from WHO and experts suggests that There is no such evidence ", and he will continue to provide appropriate information to para-athletes in the future.