In Osaka Prefecture, where a state of emergency has been declared, the "Osaka International Ladies Marathon" scheduled for 31st of this month is a course that goes around the park instead of the public road planned by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations. Interviews with multiple parties revealed that we are preparing for the implementation in Osaka.
The Osaka International Ladies Marathon is scheduled to start and finish at "Yanmar Stadium Nagai" in Osaka City on the 31st of this month, and the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, which sponsors the marathon, will not allow spectators to enter the stadium in light of the current situation where infection is spreading. After asking for self-restraint, he indicated his intention to hold the event on a public road course that runs through the center of the city.
However, in response to the government's declaration of emergency to Osaka Prefecture, there are several things that are preparing for implementation on a course that goes around Nagai Park, where the stadium is located, instead of on public roads. I found out by interviewing the people concerned.
It is unusual to change the course in less than two weeks before the race.
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