The Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games held the first board meeting with the participation of 12 newly appointed female directors, demonstrating the need to deepen discussions on gender equality.

The Games Organizing Committee has appointed 12 new female directors and raised the ratio of female directors to more than 40% as a reform based on the remarks of former Chairman Mori, who can be regarded as disdain for women.



On the 22nd, all 12 people including Naoko Takahashi, a women's marathon gold medalist who became a new director, and Professor Keiko Kida of Chukyo University, who is the chairman of the "Japan Sports and Gender Society", will participate for the first time. The board of directors was held in Tokyo.



Mr. Kita, a new director, gave a lecture, saying, "It is desirable that the Tokyo Convention be an opportunity to eliminate gender inequality in Japanese society," and indicated the need to deepen the discussion on gender equality.



Based on these opinions, the Organizing Committee has announced a policy of announcing a "declaration" for the Games, aiming for a society where everyone can live comfortably, together with competition organizations.



On the other hand, it was decided on the 20th that this summer's Tokyo tournament will abandon the acceptance of spectators from overseas, so Chairman Hashimoto said, "We will make the tournament safer and more secure for all participants and the Japanese people. It's a conclusion to make it happen, "and asked the directors for their understanding.



Along with this, it was revealed that about 2,300 foreign volunteers living overseas will be abandoned except for some who have specialties, and Secretary-General Muto said, "It's very disappointing and painful. ".

Director Kuniko Obinata “Progressive and Confirmation of Gender Equality Discussion Resolution”

Kuniko Obinata, chairman of the Japan Paralympians Association, who won two gold medals at the winter para-alpine skiing, said on the gender equality debate, "This issue is currently underway as a problem to be solved. I was able to confirm. There was an opinion that it was important how to turn the difference into power, and I sympathized with it. "

Director Harumi Yano "I can't help accepting spectators from overseas"

In addition, Harumi Yano, a professor at the International University of Health and Welfare, who specializes in infectious disease studies, said, "It was a valuable opportunity for people all over the world to experience the goodness and culture of Japan. From the perspective of treating patients with the new corona, the epidemic of mutant strains has become a major issue. The decision to reduce the risk from overseas in order to hold the convention must be made from the standpoint of infectious disease science. I'm taking it. "

Director Keiko Kida "A positive proposal was made"

Chukyo University professor Keiko Kida, chairman of the Japan Sports and Gender Society, who specializes in sports history, commented on the discussion of gender equality at the board of directors. Therefore, there was an opinion that it was confirmed that it was a very important tournament. I think that a positive proposal was made as to what kind of people to share the idea with or whether we can work together. I was talking.



Regarding seeing off the acceptance of spectators from overseas, "It is an irreplaceable opportunity for people from all over the world to gather together, and it is a pity, but the challenge is how to create sympathy in it. I hope I can start by empathizing with the fact that there are people who can't buy tickets. The most important thing about the Olympics is that there are people who live in different ways in the invisible place. It's about making the world happy. I hope we can help people who can't come from overseas. "

Director Naoko Takahashi "To lay the foundation for social change"

After the board meeting, four of the newly appointed female directors responded to the press.



Of these, Naoko Takahashi, who won the gold medal at the women's marathon at the Sydney Olympics, said about gender equality, "I hope that after the Tokyo Games, it will lay the foundation for social change. Sports in 5 or 10 years. I felt that efforts were being made to make the Games a place where people could say that their society had changed. "



Regarding the postponement of the acceptance of spectators from overseas, "I think it's a shame because I feel the cheering and unity of the spectators from the standpoint of an athlete. However, rather than welcoming the Games with anxiety and distrust in society. Given that it is necessary to create an environment where the local community and the people can feel at ease and like it, I am truly glad that this decision was made. At the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the world is looking forward to the momentary events and crying and laughing. I feel that it will be a moment when I can do it, so I hope the world will reach that moment through the media. "



On top of that, in preparation for the Games, "Athletes do not think that they are special. And instead of saying,'I want you to support me, I want you to see it,' but how do you express your gratitude to the people of society as an athlete? I'm thinking about whether I can return it. I think it's important to unite the feelings in society, not just the Olympics and Paralympics where only athletes shine. I want to connect with all the athletes and send them out so that they can move forward. "

Announcement of measures such as voyeur damage

The Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced measures for the Games, as the damage caused by voyeurism by athletes and the damage caused by the spread of images on the Internet for sexual purposes have become social problems.



Prohibiting voyeurism to athletes and sending images and videos on SNS and the Internet for sexual purposes, and not responding to confirmation of shooting contents when there is a report of voyeurism at the venue, etc. If you violate the rules, you may be prohibited from entering or leaving.



Mikako Kotani, a sports director of the Organizing Committee who has won a bronze medal in synchronized swimming, which was renamed to artistic swimming, said, "I was also anxious about harassment shooting because I was acting in a swimsuit. In some cases, I would like to take a very big step and make a firm announcement. "