IOC promises to share the estimated cost of the Tokyo Olympics extension to hundreds of millions of dollars

Data map: Bach. Image source: IOC website

　　China News Service, April 30, 29th local time, the official website of the International Olympic Committee released a Bach open letter, which responded to topics such as the extra cost of the Olympic Games extension. Bach said in the letter that the IOC will continue to share the additional costs incurred by the extension of the Tokyo Olympics.

　　"As far as the International Olympic Committee is concerned, we will follow the agreement reached with Japan on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The IOC will continue to share the pressures and extra costs incurred by the extension of the Tokyo Olympics. "Bach promised that the IOC will perform its corresponding responsibilities." Although it is still too early to provide the exact amount to the outside world, we have made it clear that the IOC will bear hundreds of millions of dollars in extension costs. "

　　Bach disclosed that the International Olympic Committee has been in extensive discussions with athlete representatives, the Olympic Committees of various countries and regions, individual sports organizations, business partners and sponsors regarding the economic impact of the Olympic Games extension. As a preliminary measure, the International Olympic Committee has recently provided financial support to the Olympic Committees of various countries and regions to help local athletes better prepare for the Olympic Games, while also providing financial assistance for refugee athletes and other special groups. (Finish)