Following the completion of the 17-day schedule for the Tokyo Olympics on the 8th, Secretary-General Muto of the Games Organizing Committee said, "I'm glad I held the Games from the standpoint of an athlete. I think the measures against corona worked." He emphasized the idea that it was significant to hold the Games, despite the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Secretary-General Muto of the Organizing Committee, who has been operating as the top secretary since seven years before the Organizing Committee was established (2014), responded to an interview with the reporters on the 9th, one night after the closing of the Tokyo Olympics, "held by athletes. There were many words of gratitude to me. I am glad that I was able to hold the Games from the standpoint of an athlete who has been training for many years and will be able to demonstrate his abilities in a short period of time. "



He added, "I think the coronavirus measures worked from a big point of view. I think the fact that we held a global event is a big legacy." He emphasized the idea that the event was meaningful.



On the other hand, regarding the corona measures for the Tokyo Paralympics, which will start on the 24th of this month, "It is necessary to take detailed measures assuming that athletes with underlying diseases and athletes who act with caregivers will be subject to quarantine." After showing his recognition, he only stated that he would like to consult with the top management of the local government where the venue is located and come to a conclusion as soon as possible.



In addition, Junichi Kawai, the leader of the Japanese team, requested that Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture be able to watch the game with a school-linked watching ticket even if the event was held without spectators. I think it makes sense, but I would like to discuss with the people concerned how to make a decision when the infection has not subsided. "