Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics scheduled for this summer, a member of the IOC = International Olympic Committee interviewed the British public broadcaster BBC and was convinced that it could be held as scheduled due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. He showed his own idea that he could not.
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were scheduled to start in July and August of last year, but both were postponed for one year due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
On the 7th, less than 200 days before the start of the postponed Olympics, the BBC reported on an interview with IOC Commissioner Dick Pound.
In this, Mr. Pound said about the scheduled holding of the Tokyo convention, "I am not sure. Everyone avoids discussion, but the rapid spread of virus infection is a problem." Said.
In addition, regarding vaccines, athletes should be given priority in vaccination, and the IOC and others say that athletes may be required to be vaccinated before entering Japan.
Pound has been an IOC member for over 40 years, the longest in his current position, and was one of the first to be cautious about hosting the Tokyo Games last year as the infection spread.
At a press conference on the 7th after declaring a state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, Prime Minister Suga expressed his desire to take all possible measures against infection and realize a safe and secure tournament. Bach also emphasized that the event will be held on schedule.