In response to the confirmation of the mutated new coronavirus in each country, the virus that mutated the measures to ease the restrictions on the waiting period after entry, which had been applied when participating in international competitions in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. It turns out that the government has indicated a policy of suspending entry from countries and regions where the virus is allowed.
This restriction relaxation measure will be applied if certain conditions are met within 14 days after entering Japan for domestic and foreign athletes who will participate in international competitions and training camps held in Japan in consideration of the influence of athletes for next year's Tokyo tournament. It was supposed to allow participation and participation.
However, in response to the fact that mutated viruses, which are said to be highly infectious, have been confirmed one after another in the United Kingdom, South Africa, etc., new foreigners from all over the world have been suspended from entering the country, and from these countries and regions. According to an interview with the people concerned, the government has indicated to the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee that it will restrict the entry of foreign athletes and suspend measures to ease the restrictions.
The target is 17 countries and regions such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, France and Italy, and the period is until the end of next month.
As a result, Japanese athletes returning from the target country or region will not be able to participate in or practice in the tournament during the 14-day waiting period.