Meetings are being held between the Games Organizing Committee and the government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the international committees of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to discuss whether or not to accept spectators from overseas for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

In this, the policy of refraining from accepting spectators from overseas is shown, and it seems that discussions are being held, and it is expected that a conclusion will be reached as to whether or not to accept.



The meeting, which began at 6 pm Japan time, was attended by Chairman Hashimoto of the Organizing Committee and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Marukawa, Governor Koike of Tokyo, Chairman Bach of the IOC = International Olympic Committee, and IPC = International Paralympic Games. The Commission's President Parsons participated online.



At the beginning, IOC President Bach said, "Even after the historic postponement of the Games, our top priority has been the safety of all participants and the safety of the Japanese people. To do so, we must make difficult decisions. No. We would like to hear the report from the Japanese side first. "



In addition, Chairman Hashimoto of the Organizing Committee said, "There was a request to make an early decision in Japan, and we decided to make a decision at this time. I want to decide. "



At the meeting held privately after this, the policy of refraining from accepting spectators from overseas was shown based on the fact that the influence of the mutated virus could not be predicted and the infection situation in Japan and overseas, etc., and discussions are being held. It seems that.



It is expected that a conclusion will be reached at the meeting on the 20th regarding the acceptance of spectators from overseas.



Regarding the spectators of the Tokyo Games, the maximum number of spectators will be decided again next month in accordance with the national guidelines regarding the holding status of professional sports in Japan and the capacity.

The opening remarks of the five parties are ...

This is the opening remark of the meeting.



IOC President Bach


"Even after the historic postponement of the Games, our top priority has been the safety of all participants and the safety of the Japanese people. To do so, we must make difficult decisions. We will discuss one of them today, which is something we have to make a sacrifice. We would like to hear the report from the Japanese side first. ”



IPC Parsons Chairman


“ As difficult situations continue around the world So I have to admit that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be different from the previous ones. Difficult decisions are required, but to protect the health and safety of all involved, especially athletes and Japanese people. .IPC that must be concentrated there Japan wants to respect the decision to make in order to protect the public "with Japan



Marukawa Olympic and Paralympic Minister


think that in" this important time to remove the domestic and international anxiety, can be held in a secure peace of mind Today's meeting is important to get more people to take it. ”



Governor Koike, Tokyo

“ I

am


grateful to be able to discuss deeper content based on the previous time. We would like to continue to work closely with the five parties so that the unprecedented tournament will become a light of hope. ”



Organizing Committee Chairman Hashimoto


“ As for the spectators, there are cases of accommodation and flight reservations, so we have to confirm it early. It will be a nuisance. There was a request in Japan to make an early decision, and we decided to make a decision at this time. Although it is a difficult task, we would like to make a decisive decision after exchanging opinions. "

Discussing the acceptance of tournament volunteers from overseas

In addition to accepting spectators from overseas, the five-party talks are expected to discuss the acceptance of tournament volunteers who were scheduled to participate from overseas.



At the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, about 80,000 volunteers from the competition venues and the Olympic Village are scheduled to participate, and according to the people involved in the competition, it is estimated that there will be thousands of volunteers from overseas.



However, as with spectators from overseas, we are considering refraining from accepting it because the border measures against the new coronavirus are being strengthened.