Overseas media The opening of the Olympics Expressing concerns and concerns in Japan

With the infection of the new coronavirus not converging, overseas media have expressed many voices of anxiety and concern in Japan about the Tokyo Olympics, which is about to start on the 23rd of this month.

Among them, the New York Times, a leading American newspaper, said, "In the last few days, there have been infections among athletes and tournament officials, raising concerns." Is about 20% of the population, much smaller than many Western countries. "

Reuters also said, "The Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed for one year due to the influence of the new corona, will be held under unprecedented circumstances and strict quarantine rules to prevent the spread of infection. Nevertheless, athletes and tournament officials There are infected people in between. "

"In the venue, Tokyo, the highest number of infected people has been confirmed in the last six months. Most of the regulations to control the spread of infection are non-enforceable, and many people are tired of it." I will.

CNN TV in the United States said in a broadcast from Tokyo that "there is no turmoil or excitement associated with the Olympics here," and "the Tokyo Games have become very unpopular with the majority of the people. The main reason for this is the ongoing health and safety concerns. Japanese people believe that after the Games, even after the world's attention has diminished, the impact of the Games will have to be addressed. ".

The BBC, a public broadcaster in the United Kingdom, said, "There are reports that more than 80% of people in Japan want to postpone or cancel the Games, but only the IOC = International Olympic Committee can cancel the Games. Is set to be the highest summer Olympics in history, and there is a great deal of pressure to host it. It will definitely be different from any competition ever held. "

Various voices from overseas media who came to Japan

Various voices were heard from overseas media who came to Japan to cover the Olympics.

A reporter from the Australian television station Seven Network reported that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo exceeded 1,000 a day, and the sevens rugby team staff of the Russian Olympic Committee was infected. He also introduced that other members were isolated at the hotel.

In addition, the head of coverage of the French news agency said, "The coverage of this tournament, where many venues are unattended, is interesting because it is a completely different experience. How will the preparations for the opening proceed? I would like to convey how Japanese people perceive the Olympics. "

Meanwhile, a reporter from Australian television station Nine Network said, "I want all the competitions to go smoothly. It was a very difficult year for the world, but I think the Olympics can bring people together. I'm really looking forward to the opening. I was talking.