A guidebook called "Playbook" has been created for international sports organizations participating in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which summarizes the rules necessary to prevent the infection of the new corona. After entering Japan, public transportation is required without permission. It is clearly stated that the use of the institution is not permitted.

This "Playbook" was created for the first time by the IOC = International Olympic Committee and the Games Organizing Committee at the Tokyo Games, which required measures against corona, and is safe for each person involved, including international sports organizations, athletes, and the media. The basic infection countermeasures and rules necessary for various competitions are summarized.



On the 3rd, a "playbook" for international sports organizations was announced, in which a person in charge of contacting the new corona-related contact was assigned to each competition organization, and participants were given health from 14 days before departure. Observations and pre-departure and post-arrival inspections are mandatory.



Furthermore, after entering Japan, various rules of behavior during your stay, such as not allowing the use of public transportation unless you have permission, and prohibiting you from going out outside the designated places such as competition venues for the first 14 days. Is stipulated, and if there is a serious violation, there is a possibility of canceling the ID card called "accreditation card".



The "Playbook" will be updated as soon as the detailed contents of the corona measures are decided, and the Organizing Committee and others are hoping to release the next updated version by April.

Nakamura GDO "I want to realize a safe and secure tournament"

Hidemasa Nakamura, GDO = Games Delivery Officer, who oversees the holding of the tournament at the Organizing Committee, said, "It's only halfway to think about measures, and I think we can have a good tournament if we explain it properly and connect with peace of mind. I want to use the book as a starting point to realize a safe and secure tournament. "

Contents of the guide

The following points are mainly described in the "Playbook", a guidebook for international sports organizations released this time.



The daily body temperature and physical condition of the day are recorded in a dedicated app, and the health status of all parties concerned is managed remotely from 14 days before entering Japan.



In addition, we will make a concrete action plan for 14 days after entering Japan and a list of people who may be in close contact with us during our stay in Japan, and submit it to the person in charge of the new Corona-related contact point assigned to each competition group. In the unlikely event that an infected person appears, we are able to respond quickly.



During the tournament, regular PCR tests and health management using a dedicated app will be carried out.



In the unlikely event that the test is positive, voluntary quarantine is required immediately and a close contact test is also conducted.



In addition, the use of public transportation is prohibited without permission.



In addition, there are special rules that prohibit you from going out outside of designated areas such as competition venues for the first 14 days after entering Japan.



During these 14 days, you are only allowed to do the activities necessary for your work, and you are required to stay in the accommodation except for moving to the competition venue.



It is also forbidden to visit the venue as a spectator or visit tourist destinations, commercial facilities, bars or gyms.



On the other hand, Paralympic athletes and team officers who need assistance will be temporarily lifted from restrictions such as maintaining a social distance of 2 meters and wearing masks to receive support from other members. It will be.



In the event of a serious breach of these rules, an ID card called an "accreditation card" may be revoked, and even with the utmost care, the risk of infection and the impact on the competition will be complete. The tournament agrees to participate at its own risk, as it cannot be ruled out.