Prior to the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee said that he wanted as many people as possible to see the competition that began in Fukushima and Miyagi, the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. I would like to make an effort so that people will think that it was the reconstruction Olympics later. "
Behind Security Doors "I wanted many people to see it"
Chairman Hashimoto held a press conference at the main press center in Koto-ku, Tokyo on the 21st after observing the softball game between Japan and Australia held at the prefectural Azuma Baseball Stadium in Fukushima City.
Regarding the reconstruction, which is the philosophy of the tournament, we will introduce that Tohoku ingredients are used in the dishes offered at the Olympic Village, and that at the awards ceremony, we will give a bouquet using flowers grown in the disaster area. did.
On top of that, Chairman Hashimoto said, "I think it is important for the formation of future ideas for children who are more sensitive than adults, so I honestly want as many people as possible to see it." I looked back on the games that were held.
On the other hand, "I have been working for the past year when I was busy with measures against the new coronavirus, thinking that the tournament would not be successful without the reconstruction of Tohoku. "I would like to make an effort as an organizing committee so that people will think about it later," he said.