Governor Koike "It's Tomorrow" Tokyo Olympics, Para postponed

Governor Koike "It's Tomorrow" Tokyo Olympics / Para Extension March 25 12:14

Governor Koike of Tokyo said that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were postponed for about one year, "I felt a sense of time." He stated that he would give top priority to measures to prevent the spread of infection.

One day after it was decided that the Tokyo Games would be postponed for about a year due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that "there were some reliefs, The problem is piled up, but it was better than being abandoned. "

"This gives me a sense of time. This is one year or two years from now, and the cost is different and the venue is different. It's getting pretty concrete. I'd like to make some preparations so that everyone can be moved. "

Governor Koike then said, "Nothing has changed without taking measures against the new coronavirus. Nothing has changed. It is the most important for the city to control the spread of infection." He stated that he would give top priority to measures to prevent the spread of infection.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government staff "Positively accept"

After the postponement was decided, the staff in charge of the host city, Tokyo, told us that they would like to hurry out the issues and make new preparations for a successful event.

One day after it was decided that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics would be postponed for about a year, staff members came to the department of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in charge of preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics around 8:00 am.

Tomoko Suemura, Managing Director of the tournament as the host city, said, “I'm sorry that we have received a lot of cooperation from the region and companies with the aim of holding in July, so I feel sorry. I would like to take the opportunity to make preparations so that players and spectators can come to Tokyo with peace of mind. "

In addition, Yuichi Matsumoto, transport manager in charge of transporting athletes and spectators, said, "I don't think it will be possible to postpone it. If we take a long preparation period, we will take it positively and see exactly where it will affect the plans we have been working on. I want to clarify and welcome the tournament in a thorough manner. "

Chiba Governor Morita "Sorry but unavoidable"

Regarding the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Governor Morita of Chiba Prefecture, which will hold eight events in the prefecture, told reporters, "Sorry, it is unavoidable to make the Olympics enjoyable for everyone." I said.

In addition, Makuhari Messe, which is expected to hold the largest number of competitions as one venue, was scheduled to be held at the beginning of the event, and about 370 organizations were withdrawn from use in the five months from late April. He said, `` It is difficult for Makuhari Messe to bow down to many customers to secure a venue for next year, and although Chiba Prefecture can do as much as possible, I'd like to ask for help. "

Chiba Prefecture is the largest shareholder of Makuhari Messe's operating company, but as for the plan to use it because it was postponed and left blank, `` I have a headache but I will explain to the customer and I want to twist the wisdom that you can use it by all means "We want to make sure that customers don't get away from us, saying," I can't trust what Messe is about. ""

Governor Morita will expire in April next year. Regarding the next governor's election, he said, "First of all, it is the second best thing to set up a way to succeed in eight competitions in Chiba Prefecture, and yourself is second." However, when asked, "Would you like to host the Olympics as governor?" He replied, "It's my own feeling, but it depends on various aspects."

Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido "Identify issues"

Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido told reporters, "I want to support the decision to protect the health and life of athletes and supporters. If there is life, we can overcome the issue, and unite in the world to unite and fight the new coronavirus. I will do my best to make the Olympics of the next year a symbol of that. "

Governor Suzuki said, "There are various issues, such as securing the venue and adjusting the schedule that was prepared for the future. I want to simulate various assumptions and identify the issues."

Mayor Sapporo Akimoto "Rethinking in Various Ways"

Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City, where marathons and races are held, told reporters, `` I am sorry that it will not be held as originally planned, but given the spread of global infection, postponement is unavoidable, I think it's a good decision, and I need to rethink the timing of preparations, etc. "

Mayor Akimoto then stated that it was necessary to review the preparation schedule, such as improving the roads of the course and recruiting volunteers.