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Chinanews.com client, March 22. After Japan announced that overseas audiences were prohibited from entering the Tokyo Olympics, IOC President Bach apologized to Olympic supporters around the world and said that hosting the Olympics under the epidemic is the most important thing. The task, this requires everyone to make sacrifices.
A few days ago, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee issued a statement announcing that due to the current global new crown epidemic, overseas audiences will not be allowed to enter Japan to watch the Olympics and Paralympics. Tickets purchased by overseas audiences will be refunded.
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In response, International Olympic Committee President Bach said in a statement, "We are as disappointed as the enthusiastic Olympic supporters all over the world, the families and friends of athletes who plan to go to watch the Olympics and Paralympics."
"But we have also said that the first principle of running a game is safety, and every decision must follow this principle. I know that Japanese partners and friends will not easily come to this conclusion. Together with them, the first priority of the International Olympic Committee The mission of the past, present and future is to organize safe Olympic and Paralympic Games for everyone.” (End)