Data map: On September 15, 2019, IOC President Bach (second from left) presented medals to the Spanish team.
On the same day, in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medal competition in Beijing, the Spanish team defeated Argentina 95:75 and won the gold medal.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
Chinanews client, January 22. International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach said in an interview with Kyodo News on the 21st that there is no alternative to the Tokyo Olympics, denying the possibility of the Tokyo Olympics being cancelled or delayed again.
Bach said: "At present, we have no reason to believe that the Tokyo Olympics will not open in July, so there is no plan B." According to reports, as the new crown epidemic has not ended in Japan, the public is increasingly pessimistic about the Tokyo Olympics.
In this regard, Bach emphasized: "Our determination and confidence in hosting the Tokyo Olympics are the same as when we visited Japan in November last year. Unlike last year's forced postponement, all athletes are looking forward to the Tokyo Olympics."
In addition, Bach also showed confidence in the epidemic prevention measures including vaccination. He said: “As far as the safety of athletes is the first priority, there is no taboo.” The report believes that this is for being in an empty field or There is room for hosting the Tokyo Olympics under the conditions of limiting the number of spectators.
At the same time, Bach intends to visit Hiroshima, Japan in cooperation with the torch relay in May.
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