Wrestling World Championship Japanese athletes canceled due to corona infection spread October 30, 18:00
Regarding the World Wrestling Championships to be held in Serbia in December, the Japan Wrestling Federation has decided to cancel the dispatch of athletes because of the spread of the new coronavirus in Europe, saying that "safety cannot be ensured".
The World Wrestling Championships will be held in Serbia from December 12th to 20th as the first international wrestling competition to be held after the spread of the infection.
From Japan, most of the athletes who have been nominated for the Tokyo Olympics, such as Risako Kawai, were scheduled to participate.
The Japan Wrestling Federation dispatched athletes on the 30th, saying that "safety cannot be ensured" in light of the fact that the infection has spread again in Europe and that the local venue has become a temporary hospital to accommodate infected people. Announced to cancel.
Shigeki Nishiguchi, general manager of the Japan Wrestling Federation, said, "It's a pity that many athletes have indicated their intention to participate and it is a valuable opportunity to make adjustments for the Olympics, but it is unavoidable considering the current situation." I'm talking to you.