Regarding athletes who became close contacts with people infected with the new coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Games Organizing Committee and others conducted a PCR test about 6 hours before the start of the competition, and the result was negative. We have put together a policy to allow participation in the competition under certain conditions, such as being confirmed.
The "Playbook", which summarizes the rules necessary to prevent infection of the new Corona at the Tokyo Games, states that athletes who have become close contacts will be allowed to participate in the competition on the condition that they are tested negatively every day. , The Organizing Committee and the State were coordinating the details of the conditions with the relevant agencies.
As a result, about 6 hours before the start of the competition, a PCR test performed on the sample in the back of the nose was performed and it was negative, the flow line was separated from other athletes at the venue, and after the competition was over. We have put together a policy to allow participation in competitions on the condition that you wait in another space and use a dedicated car.
Furthermore, in competitions such as judo and wrestling where players come into contact with each other, and in competitions such as soccer and basketball where contact is expected, a close contact person may be inspected after the competition and become a close contact person of that player. It also includes putting together a list of players with.
On the other hand, athletes who violate the playbook and become close contacts are not allowed to participate in the competition.
The Organizing Committee will explain these policies to international sports organizations and the Olympic Committees of each country and region, and it is expected that the actual operation of the Games will be carried out according to the actual conditions of the competition.
Classification according to the characteristics of the competition
In the policy on close contacts summarized this time, the Organizing Committee and the national government have decided on the characteristics of the competitions and events held at the Olympic Games, such as competitions that cause contact with other athletes and competitions that are expected to come into contact with other athletes. It is classified according to.
Of these, "competitions that cause contact" are
▽ judo
▽ wrestling
▽ taekondo
▽ karate kumite
▽ boxing
▽ rugby
Also, "competitions that are expected to come into contact in the game format" are
▽ water
ball
▽ basketball
▽ soccer
▽ handball
▽ volleyball
▽ Beach volleyball
▽ Hockey
▽ Badminton
▽ Tennis
▽ Table tennis
▽ Boat
▽ Canoe
▽ Baseball / soft ball
On the other hand, "competition where contact is not expected" is
▽ land
▽ triathlon
▽ swimming
▽ diving
▽ artistic swimming
▽ marathon swimming
▽ sailing
▽ gymnastics
▽ Rhythm gymnastics
▽ Trampoline
▽ Archery
▽ Cycling
▽ Equestrian
▽ Fencing
▽ Golf
▽ Modern pentathlon
▽ Skateboarding
▽ Sports climbing
▽ Surfing
▽ Shooting
▽ Karate form
These classifications are guidelines for the Organizing Committee, etc., and are necessary to participate in the competition based on the opinions of international sports organizations. It is said that conditions and measures will be taken.