Shimane Prefecture, which is considering canceling the Tokyo Olympic torch relay, has revealed that it has sent a document requesting correction to the Games Organizing Committee, saying that there is a problem with the operation of the relay.
Governor Maruyama of Shimane Prefecture has expressed the idea that unless the spread of the new coronavirus can be suppressed, the torch relay in the prefecture will have to be stopped.
The Games Organizing Committee and each prefecture have an agreement on the implementation of the torch relay, but Shimane Prefecture has sent a document requesting correction to the Organizing Committee, saying that there was a violation of these provisions. Revealed.
Specifically, the prefecture is required to handle the arrangement of vehicles and the movement of the torchbearer, which the Organizing Committee should be in charge of, and the collection of torches on remote islands.
The agreement stipulates that "if the other party violates the agreement and does not correct it even though it has been notified in writing for a considerable period of time, this agreement can be canceled," and Governor Maruyama violated the agreement. By canceling the agreement for a reason, it is possible for Shimane Prefecture to cancel the torch relay.
The Shimane Prefecture Sports Promotion Division says, "I would like to wait for a response from the Organizing Committee for about a month before considering future measures."
Organizing Committee "Polite response while fully discussing with Shimane Prefecture"
Regarding the fact that the notification letter was sent from Shimane Prefecture, the Games Organizing Committee said, "We have been working on preparations for the implementation of the torch relay in close discussions with each prefecture including Shimane Prefecture for a long period of time. I would like to respond politely while fully discussing with Shimane Prefecture after confirming. "