The IOC = International Olympic Committee general meeting began before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, and Chairman Bach said, "The dream of the Olympics will finally come true for the best athletes in the world. We can show people's solidarity at this competition. It will be, "he emphasized the significance of holding the Games.
The IOC will hold a general meeting in Tokyo from the 20th to the 2nd before the Tokyo Olympics will start on July 23rd.
It is the first time in a year and a half that 101 IOC members have gathered to hold a general meeting, and today about 90 people attend, all wearing masks and sitting at regular intervals. I offered silence to those who died of the virus.
"We were able to meet here thanks to the people who fought this pandemic, including healthcare professionals around the world, and we can overcome this difficulty and hold a tournament," said Bach. I have been able to trust the Japanese people for eight years since the bid was decided. I would like to express my gratitude for Japan's dedication and patience. " It was.
On top of that, "The dream of the Olympics will finally come true for the best athletes in the world. The stage to make their world shine is set, and it is time for Japan to shine. To show people's solidarity at this tournament. It will be possible, "he emphasized the significance of holding the Games.
After that, Chairman Hashimoto of the Tokyo Organizing Committee said, "Amid the great difficulty of spreading the infection of the new corona, what we have tackled as the most important issue is how to realize a safe and secure tournament. I am renewing my determination to make the upcoming Tokyo Games a success. I want to work with you to bring the best stage to the athletes. "
At the general meeting, a presentation by the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Games will be held on the afternoon of the 20th, and reports will be given on the circumstances leading up to the event without spectators, measures to prevent infection of the new corona at the Games, and the situation of infected people. I am.
Chairman Hashimoto "Tokyo Model: A New Legacy"
Chairman Hashimoto of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games said at the IOC = International Olympic Committee General Assembly, "The Tokyo Games faced the big challenge of postponing the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, but we finally arrived here three days before the opening ceremony. ".
On top of that, "It may be a different tournament due to various restrictions, but it is in such a situation that we can propose a new way of sports and how to show it. We will re-question the value of sports and disseminate its essence. I think it will be an opportunity to do it. I want to build it as a new legacy of the Olympic Games as a Tokyo model. "
"I feel destined to hold the Olympic Games in my life in the country where I was born and to play the role of creating the best stage, and I feel the mission to complete this competition. Sports and athletes. I am convinced that it has the power to change the world and the future, so I would like to work with you to deliver the best stage to athletes. "