Regarding the treatment of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Hashimoto, chairman of the Organizing Committee, said, "We must think in line with government standards after the state of emergency is lifted." He expressed the idea that decisions about the treatment of the could be delayed after the extension of the declaration was lifted.
Following the extension of the state of emergency issued to nine prefectures, including Tokyo, until June 20, Chairman Hashimoto of the Organizing Committee said at a press conference on the 28th, "The situation during the extended declaration period. Without seeing, it's difficult to set an upper limit for the audience. "
He said, "I wanted to make a decision as early as possible, but I have to think in line with the standards after the government's declaration was lifted." He expressed the idea that the decision about could be delayed after the declaration was lifted.
In addition, regarding public viewing and events called "live sites" during the tournament, which are feared to increase the flow of people, "Various situations change depending on the upper limit of the audience, so the implementation content is planned. We would like to coordinate with the implementing local government, including the review. "
In addition, it is clear that all athletes from six countries, including India and Pakistan, whose government is strengthening border measures over the mutated virus, have pledged to the IOC = International Olympic Committee to vaccinate in advance. He welcomed, "We have taken a step forward to ensure the safety of the people and the safety of the participants."