Regarding the sudden change in the match time of the Tokyo Olympics and soccer women's finals to be held on the 6th due to heat measures, it is clear that the tournament organizing committee has requested a time change from both participating teams. I made it.
As a result of this, the match time for the men's bronze medal match, in which Japan will participate, has also been advanced, he said.
The Organizing Committee and others decided on the night of the 5th that the soccer women's final scheduled at the national stadium from 11:00 am on the 6th will be held at the Yokohama International Stadium from 9:00 pm as a measure against the heat. ..
Regarding this, Masanori Takaya, a spokesperson for the Organizing Committee, called for a change in match time from both the Swedish and Canadian teams who advanced to the final on the night of August 3 at a press conference on the 6th, worried about the heat. There was a request, and it was revealed that discussions had begun.
In addition, the FIFA = International Football Federation has also expressed concerns about the condition of the turf at the national stadium.
Along with this, Takatani spokesperson said, "I wish I could have been notified earlier, but the debate suddenly emerged" about the fact that the match time of the men's third place playoff in which Japan will participate was also advanced in order to avoid duplication of time. However, it was a last-minute decision. "