At the IOC = International Olympic Committee general meeting held in Tokyo before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, the Games Organizing Committee reported on the final preparation status, and Chairman Hashimoto said, "Many venues are unattended. However, I want to make sure that the Games are successful and contribute to the positive changes in the world with the power of sports. "

At the IOC General Assembly, which began on the 20th in Tokyo, about 90 members gathered for the first time in a year and a half, and from the afternoon, Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee reported on the final preparation status.



Among them, Chairman Hashimoto reported that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus was still at a high level, so he made no spectators except for some venues, saying, "To ticket purchasers who were looking forward to watching the game. I'm really sorry. I want you to understand it as an unavoidable measure for a safe and secure tournament, and watch the tournament at home etc. "



We also urged the committee members to adhere to the rules regarding the "Playbook," a guideline that summarizes infection prevention measures at the competition.



He stated his determination, "Although many venues have become unattended, we will approach the essential value of the tournament and make sure that the tournament succeeds and contribute to the positive changes in the world with the power of sports."



In addition, the Coordinating Committee Chairman Coates, who has overseen the preparation situation, said about the non-spectator, "I wanted to include the spectator when I thought about the players, but the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government thought about the Japanese people and there was no spectator. I decided. "



On top of that, "The Organizing Committee has made great preparations during the pandemic. I'm sure that the devotion of the past will reach the players. Let's all praise the tournament in three days." I told you.



After this, there was no question from the committee members during the Q & A session.

Approximately 30,000 people from overseas enter Japan Corona infection confirmed 31 people

The Games Organizing Committee, which explained the preparation status of the Tokyo Games at the IOC Session, said that after the 1st of this month, the teams and tournament officials who entered the country from overseas, including athletes who will hold a preliminary training camp in the host town, So far, it has reported that there are about 30,000 people.



Of these, 31 people were positive in tests at airports and the Olympic Village, and infection with the new coronavirus was confirmed, with a positive rate of 0.1%.



Secretary-General Muto of the Organizing Committee, who made the report, said, "We are also appropriately dealing with close contacts. We will continue to make thorough efforts for border measures."