Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the torch relay in Tokyo was canceled on public roads in most areas. On the 22nd of the 14th day, runners did not run on public roads and a ceremony was held to light the torch. I did.
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 22nd of the 14th day, a ceremony of "Torch Kiss" was held at Minato Ward Shiba Park, where runners who were scheduled to run connect with the torch, and runners who were planning to run in Meguro Ward and Shibuya Ward in addition to Minato Ward I participated.
After performing "Torch Kiss", the participants posed and took a commemorative photo.
Of these, Mr. Noritake Kinashi, who served as the second torchbearer following the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, said, "I have just been discharged from the hospital after undergoing heart surgery, but I am glad that I was able to participate because I thought it would be a never-ending opportunity. As the connection with people became weaker, I wanted people to connect with each other through the sports festival and become a peaceful world. "
On the 23rd, the final day of the torch relay, the torch was carried to the national stadium after the ignition ceremony was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with the participation of runners who were scheduled to run in Shinjuku Ward, and the torch stand was held at the opening ceremony from 8 pm Is ignited.