1 year until the opening "Uncertain outlook for the Tokyo Olympics" Korean media

One year until the opening "Uncertain prospect of the Tokyo Olympics" Korean media July 23, 17:46

Regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games, which took one year on the 23rd to open, Korean media reported that the outlook is uncertain given that the spread of the new coronavirus is continuing worldwide.

Among them, a leading conservative newspaper, Chosun Ilbo, said, "Unlike last year, which was filled with enthusiasm, anticipation, and excitement, Tokyo is filled with heavy air. It is difficult to feel the atmosphere of the Olympics even in central Tokyo. ".

On top of that, he said, "Japan is trying to make this event a "Reconstruction Olympics" like the Tokyo Games in 1964, but it is unclear what will happen."

In addition, the innovation-based Kyung Hyang newspaper said, "It's only one year before the competition, but there is nothing certain. In the worst case, it can be canceled and it is likely that it will be different from the past Olympics. ".

He also points out that the event will depend not only on Tokyo, but also on the situation of the new coronavirus in the world, as many people such as athletes and related people will move around.

In addition, KBS, a public broadcaster, has launched “Go To Travel,” a measure to stimulate tourism demand in Japan on the 22nd, but the number of infected people per day is the highest so far, and the number of infected people in the future will increase. It is said that the transition is likely to affect the decision to hold the Olympic Games.

Australia expects to hold

As the Olympic Games in Tokyo begin one year later, the Australian and New Zealand Olympic Committees issued their respective statements.

Among them, Ian Chesterman's team leader of the Australian Olympic Committee pointed out that ``it is a difficult time for athletes and sports worlds around the world,'' given that the end of the new coronavirus is not forecast. ..

In addition, “I am grateful that the IOC=International Olympic Committee, the organizing committee of the Games, and the Japanese government are doing their utmost to meet again safely in Tokyo one year later. I'm sure it will be."

Kellein Smith, CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, will prepare for the Tokyo Games as a premise that the next year's Olympic Games will be an opportunity to celebrate the resilience of the world and the unity of sports. I made it clear.

On the other hand, we must not underestimate the challenges in front of us. We must recreate the world's most complex event in the face of uncertainty around the world,” said the event. Towards that end, we recognized that it is essential to take measures against new coronavirus infection.