Tokyo Olympics / Para IOC Chairman Highly praised for reduction of about 30 billion yen by simplification October 8 4:55
Bach, chairman of the IOC = International Olympic Committee, said that the amount of cost reduction due to the simplification of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has reached about 30 billion yen at the moment, saying, "This reduction is in the final stage of preparations for the Games. What we were able to do is a great achievement, "he said.
The IOC held an online board meeting on the 7th, and as a result of promoting the simplification of the tournament with the main purpose of cost reduction from the organizing committee of the Tokyo tournament, the total reduction amount is currently about 30 billion yen. It was reported that it became. Chairman Bach, who attended the press conference after the board of directors, said, "It is a great achievement to be able to reduce this amount while the preparations for the tournament are in the final stage," and highly evaluated it.
When asked about the impact of the spread of the infection on the Tokyo Games during the press conference, Chairman Bach said, "While the second wave is coming around the world, international sports competitions are being held in various places. Testing will be faster and vaccinations may be possible early next year. We are very confident that we will be hosting the Olympics on July 23rd next year. " I showed confidence.
Regarding the question of when to decide whether to accept spectators from overseas, he said, "We are currently considering countermeasures and have not set a deadline for the decision." Clarified the idea of making a decision based on the measures against the new coronavirus that the Games Organizing Committee plans to summarize.
On the other hand, regarding the opening ceremony that did not go into simplification, "It is a stage that conveys the value of the Olympic Games and the charm of the host country and city, and the current form should be maintained. The content may change, but it is valuable for athletes. I can't ruin my experience, "he said, repeating his thoughts as an IOC.