Considering resumption of use of National Training Center Olympics May 8 14:36
Regarding the continuing discontinuation of use of the National Training Center, which is a base for strengthening top athletes, due to the extension of the emergency declaration, the minister in charge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Hashimoto thinks that it should consider reusing it after thoroughly implementing infection prevention measures. Was shown.
The National Training Center and the National Sports Science Center in Kita-ku, Tokyo are the bases for strengthening the top athletes in Japan aiming for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but they have been discontinued due to the extension of the emergency declaration due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I am.
Regarding this, the Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games in Hashimoto said at a press conference, "Training cannot be teleworked. It is natural for the country to provide a place for athletes to continue performance and motivation."
After that, he said, "I understand the position of athletes as to how to use complete preventive measures. I expect that they will be able to respond speedily." He said he should consider reopening.