For the Tokyo Paralympics, which will start on the 24th of this month, a repair center for wheelchairs, artificial hands, artificial legs, etc. used by athletes will be opened in the Olympic Village from the 15th, prepared by professional engineers from all over the world. Is proceeding.
The Tokyo Paralympics will be held for 13 days from the 24th of this month to the 5th of next month, and most of the 4,400 athletes from approximately 160 countries and regions will live in the Olympic Village in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
From the 15th, a base for repairing and servicing wheelchairs, artificial hands, artificial legs, etc. will be opened in the Olympic Village, and on the 14th, about 30 people including specialized engineers were preparing.
Technicians check the number of wheelchair tires that vary from competition to competition, such as wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby, and sort the parts needed by size and type so that repairs can be completed quickly in a limited amount of time. I did.
During the tournament, more than 100 technicians from 23 countries around the world will repair the center free of charge to support the athletes.
Peter Franzel, general manager of repair services at the competition, said, "The opening of the Paralympic Games, which I have been waiting for for a long time, is imminent. I want to support you with repairs. "