One year until the opening of Tokyo Para The biggest challenge is the countermeasure against new corona infection 4:24 on August 24

It will be another year until the opening of the Tokyo Paralympics, which was postponed to next year, is 24 days. Countermeasures against the infection with the new coronavirus are the biggest challenges, but since the athletes who are at high risk of becoming serious due to obstacles will also participate in the Paralympic Games, the key to the event is to ensure safety by thorough measures.

At the Tokyo Paralympic Games this year, 539 events in 22 competitions were held over a 13-day period from 24th to 5th September, one year later, with a maximum of approximately 4,400 athletes from 182 countries and regions participating. intend to do something.

The biggest challenge is how to deal with the new coronavirus infection, but more elaborate measures are required because athletes with a high risk of seriousness such as respiratory function weakness and basic illness due to disabilities also participate.

Also, in most of the competitions, competitions are canceled and postponed one after another, and there are many competitions where there is no prospect of reopening.

In addition, the para-specialized gymnasium in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward, which was the practice base for more para athletes, was diverted to the beds of patients infected with the new coronavirus, and sponsorship from sponsor companies to sports organizations was reduced. It has been pointed out that the competition environment has deteriorated, and continuing support is also an issue.

A year ago, Chairman Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), who responded to an interview with NHK, said that prioritizing the safety of athletes and related parties for the next year's event, With the growing inequality in, the value of the Paralympic Games, a festival of diversity, is becoming even more important."

For next year's event, it is necessary to ensure safety through thorough infection control and at the same time gain broad understanding of the significance of the event.