Background of the opening of the Olympics July 23 Competition schedule Tokyo election The day of the end of the war too ... March 31 0:06
The postponement of the postponed Tokyo Olympics is July 23.
The organizing committee, which is in charge of the Games, has already sold tickets to watch the game.First of all, they do not want to change the traditionally complicated competition schedule of 17 days for the Olympic Games and 13 days for the Paralympic Games. had.
In order to minimize congestion, the schedule was narrowed down based on the previous plan, with the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday and the closing ceremony on Sunday.
In order to avoid the summer heat, which is one of the biggest issues, a plan to open in spring, such as May, was considered. However, because the outbreak of the new coronavirus infection cannot be expected, it has been postponed. Was.
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で は The opening of the competition until June or mid-July may have the same schedule as the election of Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members whose term expires on July 22.
末 It was considered that the end of July would coincide with the end of the war on August 15th.
Meanwhile, the World Athletic Federation, an international sports organization, has expressed its intention to accept a change in the schedule of the World Championships on land, which is scheduled for early to mid-August next year. Did.
In addition, the Organizing Committee considered strengthening representatives, securing time for selecting athletes for competition groups, and making it easier for volunteers to gather. As a result, the schedule was shifted by one day without changing the schedule and days of the past. It was decided at the opening of July 23.