Torch Relay Recognized that shortening the number of days is difficult Chairman Mori Tokyo Olympic July 22 15:01

Regarding the postponed relay of the Olympic Games at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Chairman Mori of the Games Organizing Committee acknowledged that it would be difficult to shorten the 121-day period.

Regarding the postponed Tokyo Olympic torch relay, the Organizing Committee will respect the torch plan and the municipalities that pass through it while respecting the planned schedule, while under the policy of simplification to suppress the additional cost of postponement. , I was considering shortening the number of days for 121 days.

Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee told NHK in an interview on the 21st, saying, "There are many people who are looking forward to the local area. There are many people who are looking forward to it. It is not easy to shorten it. There is no choice but to go with that length." , Recognizing that shortening the number of days is difficult.

On the other hand, according to the people involved, the organizing committee will reduce the size of the event called "celebration" to celebrate the arrival of the torch at the end of the day as part of the simplification of the torch relay, etc. Is being considered.