In an interview with NHK, Estange, chairman of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, said that the Tokyo Olympics were "successful in combating the infection of the new coronavirus and controlling the heat," and evaluated the operation of the Games. Did.

Estange, chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 2024 Paris Games, the next summer tournament, who is visiting Tokyo, responded to an interview with NHK on the 5th.



Among them, Chairman Estanger said about the Tokyo tournament, "I came to learn the measures for this tournament as the person who runs the next tournament, but it is often possible to hold the tournament under any circumstances. I understand. We have been successful in all aspects, including infection control for the new corona and heat control, "he said, praising the operation of the tournament.



On the other hand, in light of the spread of infection in Japan during the tournament, "Athletes are well protected under very strict infection control and restrictions. The positive rate of the test is about 0.02% for the entire tournament. It's very low, "he said, demonstrating that the tournament is running safely.



Also, regarding the fact that sports popular with young people such as surfing, skateboarding, and BMX freestyle park were held for the first time at the Tokyo Games, "I think it brought new value to the Games. At the Paris Games, these competitions In addition to that, we will also incorporate break dance. The beauty of the Games is how to accept diversity. "



After that, he said, "I want to promote infection control and vaccines for the Paris tournament. I want to make the tournament a success by taking measures to deepen the connection between people and sports, such as holding events in the city where you can enjoy the competition." ..