China News Service, August 9th. According to Kyodo News Agency of Japan, two members of the World Athletics Federation Medical Committee headquartered in Monaco have been allowed to enter Japan as a special case to participate in the field inspection of the Tokyo Olympic Marathon and racewalking route that started in Sapporo.
Affected by the new coronavirus epidemic, the Japanese government has listed Monaco and France, where two people live, as objects of refusal in principle. The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee held consultations with the government on the grounds that this visit to Japan is essential for the preparatory work.
The Japanese government requires the implementation of epidemic prevention measures such as the negative certificate of the PCR test at the time of entry and exit, and avoiding contact with ordinary citizens during the stay, and special exceptions allow entry.
It is reported that the field inspection began on the 6th with the purpose of investigating weather data and personnel exchanges on the route during the same week and time period as the race day next summer. According to relevant sources, two members of the World Athletics Federation arrived in Japan on the 6th to participate in inspections on the 8th and 9th.
According to reports, the Japanese government, the Olympic Organizing Committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set up a meeting for the Tokyo Olympics to negotiate new crown measures as soon as September. At that time, immigration management methods will be discussed, and a mid-term summary will be conducted in December. (Finish)