IOC President Bach coming to Japan from 15th to make final adjustments November 7th 19:08
For the first time since the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics, IOC = President of the International Olympic Committee, Bach, has been found to be making final adjustments by visiting Japan from the 15th of this month.
In March, Chairman Bach met with then-Prime Minister Abe over the phone and agreed to postpone the Tokyo Games for one year due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus, followed by July 23, next year. It was decided to open in.
The IOC is continuing discussions with the Organizing Committee of the Games, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the national government on measures to prevent virus infection and cost reductions for next year's Games.
According to the people concerned, it was found that Chairman Bach will come to Japan from the 15th of this month for the first time since the decision to postpone it, and will make final adjustments to hold talks with Prime Minister Suga and Governor Koike of Tokyo.
President Bach is expected to stay in Tokyo until the 18th and attend meetings with the Games Organizing Committee.