For the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, WADA = World Anti-Doping Agency announced on the 23rd that it "strongly recommends" vaccination of athletes with the new coronavirus.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the IOC = International Olympic Committee has indicated that it does not require vaccination of athletes participating in the Tokyo Games as a condition for participation, but recommends it.
On the other hand, some athletes are concerned about the effects of vaccination on doping tests and side reactions after vaccination.
Regarding this, WADA released a document for athletes on the new coronavirus on the 23rd, in which it stated that it "strongly recommends vaccination for itself, the surroundings, and the general public".
On top of that, the vaccine does not contain prohibited drugs, and although there may be temporary reactions such as fever and injection pain immediately after inoculation, "Vaccines approved so far have sustained performance. There is no evidence that it will cause a decline, "he said, denying the impact on performance.
Regarding vaccination of athletes for the Tokyo tournament, vaccination has already started in some countries such as Israel and Hungary, but the IOC has given priority to vaccination of elderly people and medical personnel, and each country It is unclear whether the vaccination of athletes will proceed by the Tokyo tournament in Japan and the region.