China News Service, April 25th, according to Kyodo News Agency, the relevant organizations are moving towards the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to pay part of the cost for the additional funds brought about by the Tokyo Olympic Marathon and walking race held in Sapporo. coordination.
On February 10, local time, Tokyo, Japan, Odaiba Waterfront Park showcased the Olympic rings to greet the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The change of venue is based on heatstroke prevention measures, and was decided by the IOC regardless of the opposition of Tokyo. There are comments that the IOC has made the judgment that it is necessary to agree to bear part of the funds in view of its leadership of the changes.
Several relevant persons disclosed the above news. According to the assumption, the additional funds include accommodation fees and transportation fees for players and related persons. It is said that the IOC is currently advancing about 2 billion yen (about 130 million yuan) to negotiate.
The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, the IOC, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japanese government held a four-way consultation last November and decided to hold a marathon and walking race in Sapporo. In view of the opposition to the intention to change the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Sapporo, it was previously confirmed that the costs incurred in changing the venue will not be borne by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The Olympic Organizing Committee has also asked the IOC to bear the burden and has continued to negotiate so far.
In addition, regarding the additional expenses caused by the extension of the Olympic Games due to the expansion of the new coronavirus epidemic for one year, the Japanese and IOC sharing methods have become one of the focuses. Both the Olympic Organizing Committee and Tokyo stated that they also needed to be borne by the IOC. On the other hand, the IOC expressed a negative attitude.
The policy of the Olympic Organizing Committee is to postpone the holding of the Tokyo Olympic Games, but also maintain the original competition venues and schedule. The marathon and walking are held in Sapporo. (Finish)