What is the opinion of the world about holding the Tokyo Olympics for one year... July 23, 4:26

NHK interviewed the world's Olympic committees and international sports organizations about the Tokyo postponement, which was postponed for one year, and it should be judged half a year ago whether it should be possible or not. I was asked that it was appropriate.

While the new coronavirus infection continues in the world, NHK surveys the Olympic committees and international competition organizations in each country and region from last month to this month about how the world looks at holding the Tokyo Games one year later. We collected information by sending papers, etc.
▼Olympics Committee received responses from 19 out of 206,
▼International competition groups out of 3 out of 33, a
total of 22 committees and groups.

When asked the question, "By when should the event be held?", 16 of 22 answers said that the decision on the event should be made at least half a year ago.

Specifically, "A sufficient time is available as a preparation period for athletes to achieve the best results" (Slovenia), "Until October 9 months ago",
"The host country and IOC watch the progress of the virus . " There is enough time for "(Denmark)" to "until the end of the year",
"Since the decision to postpone was also around this time, it was fair to notify half a year ago" (Judo) was.

On the other hand, the Brazilian Commission, which has the second highest number of infected people in the world, said, "I cannot say when to make decisions as the situation changes day by day. Experts such as IOC, WHO, and the Japanese medical community. Will make the right decision."

In addition, when asked if "if it can not be done next summer, whether it is canceled or postponed, which is appropriate", "repostpond" is requested, saying "It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players who have decided to participate." While there were voices from five members such as the Uganda committee, there were also 15 opinions that the call was canceled because of preparations for the winter Beijing Olympics seven months later.

Among them, the Sri Lankan committee pointed out that "the postponement of the cost will be enormous and the athletes will not be able to perform at the same level", and the opinions of the athlete dispatching side were held.

In addition, “I am unsure of the end of life in Japan and the world, and I am worried that the vaccine cannot be used yet” (Tonga), or “Preparing and operating with the safety of all participants as the most important priority”. It is said that the whole world is paying attention to the new coronavirus countermeasures, which was the biggest issue at the time of the event.

Voice sent to the questionnaire

Various other opinions were also received from the World Olympic Committee and international competition organizations who responded to interviews by questionnaires.

Respondents
▼ Olympic Committee Answered (19/206)
Slovenia, Tonga, Germany, Denmark, Laos, Myanmar, Suriname, Bangladesh, UAE, Sri Lanka, American Samoa, Kosovo, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Syria, Colombia, Mexico, South Sudan, Brazil
▼ International competition group answered (3/33)
Modern 5 types, hockey, judo

Corona concerns, trust in operation

Of the 22 responses,
"Yes" was 5 and
"No" was 17, as to whether you are worried about dispatching athletes for the Tokyo Olympics .

"Yes" means
"I'm worried about the health of the participants, especially the athletes unless the situation of the new coronavirus disappears." (Sri Lanka)
"The spread of the global infection cannot be seen" (South Sudan) )
Etc.

On the other hand, was a "No",
"Tokyo'm sure they'll host a safe tournament" (Denmark) and the other which asked the trust to the tournament management,
"We are persistent with a health care professional team We are actively monitoring the situation and are following the information provided by the Organizing Committee, IOC and WHO, which indicates that we have reasonable and credible preparation for the event." Some respondents answered (Germany).

Specific anxiety

When asked about specific concerns about the tournament,
"Athletes are extremely difficult to train, and it is impossible for athletes who have already passed qualifying to stay in good condition." (Suriname) rising players of the practice environment,
"many countries because of the closed borders, by the postponement of. qualifying tournament that our efforts aimed at passing of qualifying has been hampered, our preparation is affected "(Tonga)" was also heard.

Negative to the unaided

In addition, when asked about the scale to which the audience can be admitted, 11 of 22 answers were "scale that reduced the audience to half, etc. in order to maintain social distance".
On the other hand, there were also three responses, "We have a large audience and are on a normal scale," and one of
them said that "it is impossible to reduce the number of spectators because it is a huge event" (Suriname).
In addition, some chose the "Other",
"should follow the infection situation and science. Observed admission of safety if the audience, should be carried out in the If no audience unsafe" (Uganda) and,
"the audience players It is an important part of the Olympic spirit and is an important part of the Olympic spirit.” (Judo).
None of the 22 answers chose "unavoidable audience".

Simplification has less impact on players

As the IOC and the Organizing Committee are considering revising the tournament as postponement of a large amount of postponement is expected, as to what should be reduced,
"I think the big potential for cost reduction is the ceremony. "And it's also the least impact for athletes" (Judo),
"reducing entertainment. Replacing the laser show with a huge reduction in the fireworks costs at the opening and closing ceremonies" (Sri Lanka). ).

Midsummer is appropriate for the Olympics

I also heard whether it would be appropriate to hold the next Olympic Games in the middle of summer as there is concern about severe heat at the Games.
Of the 22 answers,
"yes" was 18 and
"no" was 3.

"Yes" is
"when many participants can participate" (Burkina Faso)
"History shows the certain possibility that the midsummer Olympics will be a wonderful event" (hockey).
“No” said that
“hot summer weather can be anxiety for athletes and all involved” (Sri Lanka).

What to ask the Organizing Committee/IOC

Then, for the Organizing Committee,
"I would like you to continue to provide information on the progress of the postponed tournament preparation" (Laos),
"Avoid the barriers that athletes may face with the new coronavirus" We are confident that we will consider every possibility so that we can do it,” said Sri Lanka
.

Finally, while listening to the IOC, I heard the following voice.
“The IOC and the world must support all athletes and work strategically to keep the same practice, because some countries are already practicing in the right, professional and appropriate places. On the other hand, some countries are not able to do it. We must work to ensure that all athletes are trained fairly, with all the support and hopeful messages from IOC to Colombia and the world, and the kind words. Thank you” (Colombia).

Brazil Olympic Committee

In response to an NHK interview by the chairman of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, which has the second highest number of people infected with the new coronavirus in the world, the training environment for athletes for the Tokyo Olympics is not being secured I talked about the current situation of player strengthening, which is a trial and error process such as moving.
The Brazilian Olympic Committee Chairman Paul Teixeira has responded to an online interview with NHK before the 1-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, which is one year away.
Mr. Teixeira said that the number of new coronavirus infections in Japan exceeded 2 million, the second highest in the world, "Brazil is not a safe situation for athletes. I cannot help but manage the rest of my daily life, even if I collect and practice athletes in preventive facilities. I haven't even been able to create a long-term practice plan." He explained the difficulty of strengthening players in Japan.
Against this backdrop, the Brazilian Olympic Committee dispatched athletes to Portugal in Europe, where they have had a good relationship with relatively few infected people, and for several months, made an unusual decision to practice at a base, and this month 17 Approximately 70 athletes departed from Brazil, the first team of the day.
“I have a world marathon swimming champion in Brazil, but I can't create a sea environment for my home. She can only do basic training, so I decided to go to Portugal. There is a clear positive impact on the players in terms of mentality as well," he explained in detail.
In addition, President Teixeira acknowledged that the safety of athletes and spectators is important for the next Tokyo Olympics, and that vaccine development is the most important issue. We know that we are a specialist to overcome. We believe that we can hold the Olympics in a year's time," he said.

Swedish gold medalist

31-year-old Max Salminen, a Nordic Swedish sailing representative and London Olympic gold medalist, told NHK in an interview about his practice environment and the thought of a one-year postponed Olympic Games under the influence of the new coronavirus. It was.
Salminen is a leading sailing athlete aiming for the second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and continues to practice using distance learning at the sea and gym in Malmo, the southern city of Sweden, where he is home.
Mr. Salminen said of the practice environment affected by the new coronavirus: "Overseas training partners were unable to cross the border due to the effects of the virus, so they had to do many exercises by themselves. I couldn't check the speed due to the effect of wind and waves when I was practicing at sea, so I had to reduce my practice at sea. This was the hardest part, so I had to increase my gym practice."
He added, "The peak of the Swedish infection was a month ago, and it has been declining consistently since then. I thought everything was fine, but in October, when the world championship is scheduled in Spain, the infection spread again. The situation changes so quickly that it's a problem that I can't read even two months ahead," he said frankly.
He said that it is possible that not all athletes will be able to participate in the next year's Tokyo Olympics depending on the infection situation in each country and region. “It is not good to worry too much about yourself. I'm telling myself that there will be an Olympics a year later, if it's a competition where everyone can show their best, but if it isn't, I want to seize any chance and compete in the Olympics. I've been doing my best so far, so I take risks if I am at the starting line," he said passionately about the Olympic Games.