Chairman Bach of the IOC = International Olympic Committee reiterated that the Tokyo Olympic Games, which had been held for more than 40 days before the opening, "has entered the stage of complete holding" and that the Games will be held as scheduled.
IOC President Bach attended the press conference for the first time in about two months after a three-day online board meeting on the 10th.
In this, Chairman Bach said about his visit to Japan, "I decided that it would be better to come to Japan before the tournament considering my isolation period," and abandoned this month's visit to Japan and started the tournament. At the same time, it was revealed that he will visit Japan in the middle of next month.
When asked about his confidence in holding the tournament, he said, "The Tokyo tournament has entered the stage of being completely held in close cooperation with all parties concerned," and emphasized the holding as planned. Did.
In addition, Christoph Dubi, the general manager of the Olympic Games, who attended the press conference, said that he received a favorable evaluation from athletes for safety at the test event that took measures against infection of the new corona, which was supposed to be the actual event, and said, "Infection next week. We will publish the final version of the Playbook, which incorporates more detailed measures. It is the most prepared tournament in history in every respect, "he said, showing his confidence in the safe and secure tournament.
The board of directors also decided to recommend Brisbane, Australia, as the venue for the 2032 Summer Olympics at the IOC Session in Tokyo next month.
The IOC members will vote at the General Assembly, and if approved by a majority, Brisbane will be the venue.
Chief Cabinet Secretary "Infection Control Measures Prepared for Safe and Secure Tournament"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that IOC = Chairman of the International Olympic Committee Bach said that he had "entered the stage of complete holding" of Tokyo Onpick. I'm doing it. "
On top of that, "The government is making thorough preparations to realize a safe and secure Tokyo tournament by taking proper measures against infectious diseases. We will make it possible for athletes from all over the world to participate in the tournament with peace of mind. Prime Minister Suga has repeatedly said that protecting lives and health is a major premise. We are doing our utmost to make people feel at ease in welcoming the Tokyo Games. "