Additional contribution of 2.7 billion yen at IOC Olympic postponement 11:53 April 25
In response to the 1-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the IOC = International Olympic Committee added approximately JPY 2.7 billion in Japanese yen to support the Olympic Committee and athletes in each country and region. Will be contributed by.
On October 24, the IOC supported the preparation and participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games, which was postponed for one year due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, to the Olympic committees and athletes in each country and region, at $ 25.3 million, and about 27 yen in Japanese yen. Announcing an additional contribution of ¥ 300 million.
Of this amount, approximately 1,110 million yen will be used to cover travel expenses and accommodation expenses incurred by the Olympic Committees in each country and region prior to this event in order to secure participation costs for the event that was postponed next year. Is to be told.
And the rest will go to support the IOC's scholarships and other support for the 1600 athletes and refugee athletes in 185 countries and territories.