Governor Koike `` Estimate expenses in case of postponement of Tokyo Olympics / Para '' March 24 17:35
Governor Koike of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a meeting of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on April 24 regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, saying `` We will make a preliminary calculation with the Organizing Committee on how much expenses will be required if postponing the Games. '' He stated that he would proceed with preparations in anticipation of the event being postponed.
On the 24th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly held a committee to discuss the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's new fiscal year's budget proposal, which discussed the new coronavirus and the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Among them, the Tokyo Metropolitan First Meeting stated that the Tokyo Games should be held, "We need to simulate exactly when and how much it will cost, but we will ask the governor's opinion."
In response, Governor Koike said, "We will work with the Organizing Committee to estimate how much money will be required to hold the event on the current schedule or postpone the event." Was.
He said, "Based on such an analysis, we will consult firmly with the government, the Organizing Committee, the IOC and other related organizations," and stated that he would proceed with preparations in anticipation of the event being postponed.