"Experience overcoming the trials of postponement Important resources" Experts from overseas Olympics

Regarding the closing Tokyo Olympics, Robert Campbell, a Japanese scholar of Japanese literature from the United States and a specially appointed professor at Waseda University, said, The hard work, joy, tears, words and stories of the professor shook my heart and made me want to support him. It was a very complicated feeling from the beginning to the end. "

Regarding the significance of the Tokyo Games, "The word" Reconstruction Olympics "that was originally mentioned was hardly heard due to the spread of the corona infection, and there was no record that it was useful for the people living in the disaster area, and it ended up as an empty promise. I think we have to give a strict evaluation. "

On top of that, "I think that the experience, reflection, and courage gained from those who have overcome the great challenges of postponing one year must be utilized not only in the field of sports but also as an important resource. It was also a big factor of the tournament that the players directly transmitted their words and images through SNS etc. while the event was held without spectators. "

Regarding "diversity and harmony" set forth in the philosophy of the competition, "Although various activities were seen in the competition, there are many unfortunate things about dealing with people with disabilities and women in the process of creating the competition. It happened. It was a great opportunity to show the whole world how to create a society that overcomes the differences, but unfortunately I have to say that I missed it. I hope that it will become a more comfortable and powerful society with springs. "

For the Tokyo Paralympics, "The most important thing is to protect the athletes who will participate in the Paralympics from infection, and I would like them to take proper measures so that they can solve the problems that they saw at the Olympic Games. I am very much looking forward to this opportunity to learn about the feelings of the Para-athletes, including their facial expressions, voices, and background from the moment of the competition. "