For the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chairman Mori of the Games Organizing Committee said in a greeting to the staff at the beginning of the year, "We will proceed with preparations as planned," and will continue to prepare for the summer event. I showed my determination.
On the morning of the 12th, Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee gave an online New Year's greeting to about 3,500 employees at the Organizing Committee office in Tokyo.
In this, Chairman Mori commented on whether or not the tournament could be held while the infection of the new coronavirus continued to spread. "If I think, flirt, or have any doubts in my mind, it will affect everything. I think we will continue. We will continue to prepare as planned, "he said, showing his determination to continue preparing for the summer event.
On top of that, "Go through this dark tunnel together with you, spring will never come, morning will come for a long night, believe that, and do your best to give joy and hope to many people. I want to, "he called on the staff.
Secretary-General Muto said, "Sports are powerful and impress people. It is our mission to think about how we can hold the competition, not what it will be."
In response to the declaration of emergency in the 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures where the competition venues are located, the Organizing Committee says that it will make steady preparations by utilizing telework as much as possible.