Governor of Koike Tokyo Olympics Paralympics Consider simplification June 4: 11:29

Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which was postponed for one year due to the new coronavirus, Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "We will move forward with things that should be rationalized and simplified. I want to continue," and made clear that he is considering simplifying the competition.

The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be postponed for one year due to the new coronavirus, and the Olympics will start on July 23 next year and the Paralympics on August 24th next year.

Regarding this, Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters, "First of all, the empathy and understanding of the people of Tokyo and the people are necessary."

In addition, he said, "We will move forward with things that should be streamlined and things that should be simplified. I would like to think in cooperation with the national government and the Organizing Committee. We hold meetings and other meetings." I made it clear.