IOC Former Prime Minister Abe presented with the gold medal of the "Olympic Order" on November 16th, 14:33
Former Prime Minister Abe was awarded the IOC = International Olympic Committee's merit badge "Olympic Order" for contributing to the spread and development of the Olympic Games from the stage of the bid for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Former Prime Minister Abe acted as a flag-bearer from the bid stage of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and in March, after the spread of the new coronavirus infection, proposed to the IOC the first postponement of one year in the history of the Games. ..
The award ceremony was held at the "Japan Olympic Museum" in Tokyo on the afternoon of the 16th, and former Prime Minister Abe was presented with the gold medal, which is the highest chapter of the "Olympic Order", by IOC President Bach during his visit to Japan.
The "Olympic Order" is a merit badge given to those who have contributed to the spread and development of the Olympic Games and the spirit of the Olympic Games. The Japanese who received the gold medal was Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, who was the chairman of the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee. This is the third person following the above.
Looking back on the speech of former Prime Minister Abe at the 2013 IOC Session, which was decided to hold the Tokyo Games, Chairman Bach played a major role in convincing the IOC members to dispel doubts about the status of preparations. Also, the historical decision to postpone the Games was due to our deep trust and understanding. "
In response, former Prime Minister Abe said, "The Tokyo tournament will be a tournament that praises the nobility of human beings, who will stand up again and again no matter how crushed they are," based on the current situation in which the world fights against viruses. He emphasized the significance of holding the Tokyo Games.