Tokyo Olympics Paralympic Games Scheduled to open in July next year is likely March 29 1:45
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which were postponed due to the effect of the new coronavirus, the Organizing Committee has announced that the Olympics are scheduled to begin in July next year.
The Tokyo Games will be postponed for about one year on the 24th of this month due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus, and the Organizing Committee will confirm the schedule and secure a venue for the next summer. We are working on top priority.
Under such circumstances, from the perspectives of anticipating the end of the virus, securing the preparation period, and selecting the athletes, the Organizing Committee believes that the plan to open the Olympics in July next year is likely to be effective. I found out in the interview.
Specifically, the schedule for the opening of the Olympics on Friday, July 23, one day earlier than the planned July 24, is coming up.
In this case, the following dates will be moved forward one day at a time, with the closing of the Olympics on August 8, the opening of the Paralympic Games on August 24, and the closing of September 5.
Regarding the postponed tournament schedule, IOC President Bach has shown that there are various options, not only in the summer, and considering the heat from some international sports organizations Opinions have been issued for a spring event.
The Organizing Committee intends to proceed with discussions with the IOC and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and to make certain conclusions this week.