On the 7th local time, the International Olympic Committee held an executive committee meeting.
After the meeting, IOC President Bach told the media that the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee has submitted an accurate report and made good progress. It is expected to reduce the operating budget of US$280 million.
Based on the previous agreement reached between the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee Coordinating Committee, more than 50 specific measures will be taken to save costs as much as possible.
Progress has also been made in dealing with the new crown epidemic, adding more measures, including possible vaccines and rapid testing tools.
Bach pointed out that although there are still about 10 months left for the Tokyo Olympics and it is impossible to predict the actual situation at that time, large-scale sports events can now be held and they are more confident next year.
In addition, with the increase in response measures to the epidemic, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee are also confident that the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics next year will be held as scheduled and will maintain the format of the opening ceremony, but the specific content may be adjusted.
(Headquarters reporter Zhu He)