Before the Tokyo Olympics start on the 23rd, IOC = International Olympic Committee Chairman Bach said in an independent interview with NHK, "This is the world's most rigorous infection control competition. The hopes and unity of the people of the world. It will be a symbol of the Olympic Games. "
President Bach of the IOC = International Olympic Committee responded to an independent interview with NHK at the National Stadium, where the opening ceremony will be held on the 23rd.
In this, Chairman Bach recalled one year and four months after the postponement of the Tokyo Games was decided, "It was a difficult and uncertain time. Can the athletes from 205 countries and regions really participate in the Games? I have been devising countermeasures as the situation changes day by day, wondering what to do and whether the infection situation in Japan is okay. Without the relationship of trust between the IOC and Japan, it would not have been possible to hold the event. " ..
Regarding the situation where many people are still opposed to the event, he said, "We are able to hold the event after dialogue and discussion with those who oppose the event." With the support of the world's best health authority, WHO, the World Health Organization. Ideally, all sports should be done with spectators, but this time we respected Japan's decision to leave no spectators. A transparent process. After that, the tournament will be held under the strictest infection control measures in the world. "
And, "Now, the world is looking for hope. That is why holding it now is a positive message to the world. Even though the world has experienced the difficult situation of the new corona, by holding the tournament, Japan It can show great achievements. The tournament will be a symbol of hope and unity. "
On top of that, "The legacy of this tournament, which will be achieved in difficult times, will serve as a model for the future. I would like to express my respect and gratitude to the Japanese people. Please do it. "