On March 25, in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, an electronic screen in an office building that originally displayed the countdown to the Tokyo Olympics was posted “under adjustment”, and the original scheduled dates for the Olympic Games below were also blocked.
China News Agency client March 27th. At the evening of the 24th Beijing time, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee issued a joint statement confirming the extension of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. The International Sports Federation has successively voiced their support for the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. decision.
The ITTF has published a long article expressing its understanding and support for the decision of the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee regarding the extension of the Olympic Games. It will also start to study the relevant response plans for the Olympic Qualifications and World Rankings. The Commission worked closely to analyze the impact of the Olympic extension from a sports event perspective.
WBF statement.
The World Badminton Federation also issued support for the joint decision of the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, and said it would review the impact of the extension on athletes' qualifications for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and find a fair solution.
The International Tennis Federation stated in a statement: "The International Tennis Federation supports the decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will continue to work closely with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee. See you in 2021!" An open letter from Mr. Hagerty.
The IAAF also supports the decision to extend the Tokyo Olympics.
The IAAF also supports this decision: "This is what athletes hope, and we believe that this decision will give all athletes, technical officials and volunteers some comfort in the current uncertain and variable situation. "The IAAF said that it is ready to work with the International Olympic Committee and various sports events to cooperate on the extension of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The FINA stated in a statement that the Fukuoka Swimming World Championships in 2021 seeks for the possibility of an optional event. At the same time, it expresses its sincere gratitude to the International Olympic Committee, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee and the Fukuoka Swimming World Championship Organizing Committee for their participation in sports. Great effort.
FINA statement: Thank them for their tremendous efforts for sports.
The World Baseball and Softball Federation said in a post: "Although the delay of the Olympic Games hurts athletes all over the world, including our baseball players and softball players. Holding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will be a sign of global recovery and great solidarity, and it will become the world One of the greatest events in the region, the Tokyo Olympics will also be the most anticipated moment in sports history. "
The International Handball Federation said that while looking forward to celebrating the great spirit of the Olympics in 2021, they expressed their confidence that the Olympics will become a "lighthouse of hope".
The International Equestrian Federation said: "Wait a minute when things get worse ... when the dust settles, get up again and move on."
The International Weightlifting Federation praises the joint decision of the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organizing Committee.
The International Weightlifting Federation promises "to unite with athletes and sports fans to spend difficult times". He praised the joint decision of the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Committee.
The International Cycling Federation emphasizes a joint response to the global crisis, and as the authorities improve, they jointly celebrate the arrival of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The International Surf Federation sent a message from surfers all over the world "working hard" and called on everyone to look forward to "the best Olympic Games ever in 2021."
The Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee is cheering on the decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics.
In addition to the individual sports federations, the World Anti-Doping Agency also expressed support for the decision to postpone the Olympic Games, emphasizing that it was a "wise" decision.
In addition, the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, which will be held after the Tokyo Olympics, also cheered for the postponement decision, saying: "See you next year in Tokyo and come on!"