The games were postponed until 2021 due to the pandemic and the survey of over 13,000 volunteers found that almost half were also worried about the impact the delay will have on the "level of enthusiasm".

Based on the response results, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a series of infection management handbooks to ensure a safe and secure environment for the volunteers and also ensured that training for the volunteers will be provided.

The advanced summer games in Tokyo will be held next year, regardless of how the corona pandemic develops. That is what OK's Vice President John Coates said in September.


- These games will overcome covid, he says.