New Chairman Hashimoto of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games met with Governor Koike and confirmed that he would work together on measures for the new Corona for the Games.
New Chairman Hashimoto, who succeeded Chairman Mori, who resigned after taking responsibility for his disdain for women, visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on the evening of 19th and met with Governor Koike.
In this, Governor Koike said, "I have asked the citizens of Tokyo to prevent infection, but I have to proceed practically one by one as to how the tournament will be held. Thank you." I called.
In response, new chairman Hashimoto said, "We will take measures against corona firmly. Although my position has changed, I would like to do my best with Governor Koike with a sense of speed in order to make the tournament successful." We have confirmed that we will take measures against corona in cooperation with the capital.
Meanwhile, the Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Marukawa, who succeeded the new chairman Hashimoto, also met with Governor Koike on the evening of the 19th.
The Minister of State for Special Missions Marukawa said, "We will work closely together to take thorough measures against infection. We would like to create a safe and secure tournament together," and confirmed that both parties will work together.
Governor Koike inaugurated as a woman "approaching global standards"
Governor Koike of Tokyo said that both the new chairman of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee and the minister in charge of the government were women. "Japan is finally approaching the world standard. It was 10 laps behind, 8 Maybe it was a lap or seven laps behind. "
Among them, Governor Koike commented on the series of circumstances in which former chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee resigned and new chairman Hashimoto took office. That is the gap with the world. The world is aware of it, and what Japan will do is drawing attention. "
He added, "Further strengthening the participation of women is an indispensable element for revitalizing society."
Also, regarding the fact that the governor of Tokyo, the chairman of the organizing committee, and the minister in charge of the government have all become women, "Japan is finally approaching the world standard. It was 10 laps late, but 8 or 7 laps late. I think it has become. "
On the other hand, when the reporters asked whether the new chairman Hashimoto should leave the party or resign as a member to ensure political neutrality, Governor Koike said, "The Olympics are said to be politically neutral. I think we should cherish the Charter. I think we need an explanation that the people can understand. "