Athletes returning from overseas Policy to allow practice even during the waiting period Hashimoto Olympic Minister

Athletes returning from overseas Policy to allow practice even during the waiting period Hashimoto Olympic Minister October 9, 15:22

In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Minister Hashimoto will allow athletes returning from overseas to relax the restrictions and practice during the 14-day waiting period at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting if certain requirements are met. Clarified the policy.

Among them, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto relaxed the restrictions on athletes who participated in the international competition and returned from overseas if they met certain requirements such as not using public transportation to move, and during the 14-day waiting period. Also revealed a policy to allow them to practice.

He added, "I would like to continue thinking from an athlete-first point of view so that I can prepare well for the next game while maintaining the condition even after returning to Japan."

According to government officials, this time the targets are JOC = Japan Olympic Committee and JPC = Japan Paralympic Committee strengthening designated athletes and their leaders, etc., a meeting by the government, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Organizing Committee on the evening of the 9th. It is expected that such a policy will be decided at.