Kosuke Kitajima introduces guidelines for new corona infection prevention measures for swimming August 3 19:31

While the new coronavirus infection continues to spread, the Tokyo Swimming Association has created guidelines that summarize infection prevention measures when holding competitions, etc., and on the 3rd, Mr. Kosuke Kitajima, chairman of the pool in Tokyo, participated. , I checked the notes.

Under the supervision of a doctor, the Tokyo Association of Swimming Associations has created guidelines for the prevention of new coronavirus infection in order to create an environment in which swimming competitions and school classes can be carried out with peace of mind.

On the 3rd, at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Koto-ku, Tokyo, we confirmed the precautions assuming a swimming class for children.

Actually, 10 children participated, reproducing a series of movements from the entrance of the swimming pool to the pool, putting on a mask until the preparatory exercise just before entering the water, maintaining social distance even in the pool, etc. I checked the points to prevent the infection due to Yatsuhatsu.

In addition, for athletes who participate in the tournament according to the guidelines, disinfect their hands before and after adjusting the position of the plate on which the foot of the start stand is placed, and breathe at the poolside rest area immediately after the race. I introduced things such as putting on a mask after calming down.

In the future, the Tokyo Swimming Association will release a video that summarizes infection control measures.

Mr. Kitajima, the chairman of the association, said, “We wanted to create an environment in which children and other people could put themselves in the pool during the summer. We hope that each person will become more aware of themselves and be able to swim safely.” It was.