Kanagawa Governor Kuroiwa Organizing Committee Chairman Hashimoto recommends establishing a council by sharing information

In less than two months before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture visited Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee on the 27th, and to prevent the spread of infection, accommodations and travel routes for tournament officials visiting Japan, etc. I submitted a proposal requesting the establishment of a council, saying that it is necessary to share the information of.

Local governments in Kanagawa Prefecture are planning to play baseball, soccer, sailing, and other sports at the Tokyo Olympics.

On the 27th, Governor Kuroiwa visited Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee and handed him a proposal requesting that he work together to prevent the spread of infection.

Specifically, it is necessary to share information on accommodations and travel routes for tournament officials visiting Japan, as well as measures taken by the Organizing Committee to prevent infection, and what to do if tournament officials become infected. It is necessary to discuss in advance.

And for that purpose, we are requesting the establishment of a council that includes the organizing committee, prefectures, and local governments where competitions are held, such as Yokohama City.

According to Governor Kuroiwa, Chairman Hashimoto said, "I am very grateful to be able to cooperate," and the council is expected to be set up soon.

Governor Kuroiwa said, "Achieving a safe and secure tournament is the mission of the host municipality, and sharing detailed information with the Organizing Committee is of utmost importance."

Kanagawa Prefecture Torch Relay "Wait until the last minute and make a decision"

On the other hand, Governor Kuroiwa says that he is thinking of holding the torch relay in Kanagawa Prefecture for three days from the 28th next month on public roads, but on the 27th, Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture said. Regarding the announcement of the cancellation of the torch relay, he said, "I think it was decided due to the circumstances of Chiba prefecture, but depending on the infection situation, it cannot always be implemented in Kanagawa prefecture."

He added, "I don't think it's time to decide which one to use. Some people are looking forward to the torch relay, so I'd like to continue my efforts to control the spread of the infection and wait until the last minute to make a decision." ..