As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, some local governments that are planning to camp in advance for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have abandoned the camp.
As of March, 15 local governments in Chiba Prefecture were planning to accept pre-camps for athletes from each country for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
However, as the infection of the new corona continues to spread, some local governments have given up accepting pre-camps, and Yokoshibahikari Town, which was planning to accept training camps in Belize, Central America, said, "Given the town's medical care provision system, We cannot ensure the safety of the athletes, "and decided to cancel the acceptance at the end of last month.
In addition, Nagara Town was planning to accept fencing players from Russia, but it was canceled after being contacted in March saying, "I want to focus on practicing in my own country."
Many other local governments are still planning to accept training camps, but some adjustments have been made, such as not getting a clear answer from the other party as to whether or not to hold a training camp, or the schedule has not been decided. Some local governments have not progressed.
A person in charge of the host municipality said, "We are still in a situation where the infection is not settled and concrete adjustments are not progressing. There are some uncertainties, but now we have to make as much preparation as possible." ..
Governor Kumagai, Chiba Prefecture "I'm very sorry but unavoidable."
Regarding the fact that some local governments have abandoned the acceptance of pre-camps, Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture said, "It is very disappointing because each local government has been preparing for acceptance, but we will continue to accept it. I think the local government will be worried, so I would like to actively support it. "