Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the torch relay in Tokyo, which was suspended on public roads in most areas, had a ceremony to light a torch at a park in Shinagawa Ward on the 21st of the 13th day. It was.
The Olympic torch relay that traveled all over the country was canceled on public roads in most areas due to the spread of infection in Tokyo, which was the last time.
On the 21st of the 13th day, a "Torch Kiss" ceremony will be held at "Shinagawa Central Park" in Shinagawa Ward, where runners who were scheduled to run will connect with the torch, and will run in Ota Ward and Koto Ward in addition to Shinagawa Ward. Only runners participated.
The participants took a commemorative photo by posing after performing "Torch Kiss".
Of these, Mitsuyasu Ochiai was a high school student at the time of the last Tokyo 2020 Games, and was the final runner of the torchbearer, Yoshinori Sakai, who died in 2014.
Mr. Ochiai said, "I participated because I thought that I was the only person who inherited the desire of Mr. Sakai who wanted to pass on the legacy of that day's excitement and joy to the next generation. It is very disappointing that it is only the ceremony. However, I think Mr. Sakai was also pleased. I would like athletes to perform at their best in a safe and secure environment. "
On the 22nd, an ignition ceremony will be held in Minato Ward.