Following the extension of the state of emergency, Hyogo Prefecture announced this month that it will hold an alternative event at the venues of Himeji City and Tamba Sasayama City, instead of holding it on public roads, for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled in the prefecture. did.
The Tokyo Olympic torch relay in Hyogo Prefecture was scheduled to be held in 14 cities on the 23rd and 24th of this month, but the prefecture has been extended to the 31st of this month on the 10th. Announced that it will stop relaying on public roads.
Then, an alternative event will be held at Himeji Castle in Himeji City and the site of Sasayama Castle in Tamba Sasayama City, where the ceremony "Celebration" to celebrate the torch will be held.
Regarding alternative events, Hyogo Prefecture wants to set up courses at two venues without the general audience and relay with about 90 runners per day, and will discuss details with the Organizing Committee in the future. about it.
Governor Well of Hyogo Prefecture said at a press conference on the 10th, "The torch relay was an opportunity to show the local expectations for the Olympic Games, but it is a pity that we can no longer cheer from the roadside." I did.