In preparation for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will start on the 24th of this month, Mr. Parsons, Chairman of the IPC = International Paralympic Committee, issued a statement and urged relevant parties to take thorough infection control measures in light of the worsening domestic infection situation.
The Tokyo Paralympics will start on the 24th of this month and will continue until the 5th of next month, with 4,400 athletes from approximately 160 countries and territories participating.
IPC Chairman Parsons said in a statement on the 13th that he "gave confidence for the Paralympics", saying that the Tokyo Olympics, which ended on the 8th of this month, could safely host international sports competitions. rice field.
He added, "Paralympic participants must not be alert. The number of infected people in Japan and Tokyo cannot be ignored, and each and every one of them is cautious and urges them to comply with all the measures described in the Playbook. By doing so, we will be able to hold a Paralympic Games that is safe for all participants and everyone in Japan. " I asked.
IPC Chairman Parsons is scheduled to visit Japan on the 16th of the week, and preparations for the tournament are expected to begin in earnest.