The Tokyo Olympics holy fire relay held in Tokyo was held on the islands on the 15th of the 7th day, and runners ran on public roads for the first time in Tokyo.
The holy fire relay in Tokyo was suspended on public roads in most areas due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and on the 15th, runners ran on public roads for the first time in Miyake Village and Kozushima Village in the islands. It was.
Currently, a state of emergency has been declared throughout Tokyo, but the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Games Organizing Committee have explained that the infection situation in the islands is relatively calm and that measures are being taken to implement it.
Keita Matsumura (39), a runner who ran in Kozushima Village, left the island when he entered high school, got married and had a child.
My parents' house has been running a store selling medicines and daily necessities since my great-grandfather's generation, and I am proud to support the health and life of the people of the island by making a U-turn to take over the store seven years ago. I am.
Mr. Matsumura says, "I want to run so that everyone can be as energetic as possible even in the situation of Corona."
On the 15th, Mr. Matsumura ran with a smile while waving his hand along the road.
After running, he said, "I was nervous, but my acquaintance came along the road and I was able to run comfortably. I am happy to be involved in the Olympics."
On the other hand, in Oshima Town, where the cluster was confirmed in July, the relay on public roads was canceled.