As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, the measures to ease the restrictions on the waiting period after entry of athletes, which have been applied for participation in international competitions for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, will be suspended during the period of the state of emergency. Then, it turned out that the government notified the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee and others.
In consideration of the influence of athletes for this year's Tokyo tournament, the government will participate in international tournaments and training camps for domestic and foreign athletes if certain conditions are met within 14 days after entering Japan. I admitted to practice.
However, after the traffic of business people in 11 countries and regions was stopped, the Japan Sports Agency announced to the JOC and the JPC = Japan Paralympic Committee during the period of the state of emergency We found that we were notified on the 14th that we would suspend the measures to relax the waiting period.
As a result, Japanese athletes returning from overseas will not be able to participate in or practice in the tournament during the 14-day waiting period during the state of emergency.
Also, during this period, new foreign players and team members who do not have a status of residence in professional baseball, J League, etc. will not be allowed to enter the country.