Hiroshi Itsuki, a singer who was supposed to be a runner in Fukui Prefecture, declined to be a runner for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay due to schedule reasons.
According to the Fukui Prefecture Executive Committee, the torch relay in Fukui Prefecture will be held on May 29th and 30th, and about 170 runners will participate in the two days.
Of these, 44 people recommended by the Fukui Prefecture executive committee were announced, but Hiroshi Itsuki, a singer from Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, who was originally scheduled to participate, has decided to decline due to schedule reasons. That is.
Mr. Itsuki commented, "Unfortunately, due to schedule reasons, I will decline this time."
As a result of reexamination by the executive committee of Fukui Prefecture, Masaji Ogino from Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, who participated in the Beijing Olympics as a representative of Japan for men's volleyball, will participate as a PR runner to replace Mr. Itsuki.