Oda Mikio Memorial International Conference canceled.New coronavirus infection spread April 1 13:24

Top domestic athletes also participated, and the land-based Oda Mikio Memorial International Tournament held in April every year was canceled due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

The 54th "Mikio Oda Memorial International Tournament" will be held in Hiroshima City on the 29th of this month, with Ryota Yamagata, a 100 meter boy, scheduled to participate.

Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the Hiroshima Athletics Association decided to cancel the event to ensure the safety of athletes and spectators as a result of discussions at the tournament executive committee and other meetings.

The Hiroshima Athletics Association says, "We will cease the tournament to prevent the spread of infection. All players who have been striving to participate in the tournament, and those who are looking forward to their high performance, please understand." And commented.