Before the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which starts on the 24th, the IPC = International Paralympic Committee Chairman Parsons met to convey his voice, saying that the service to protect people with disabilities in the world due to the corona disaster is not functioning sufficiently. He emphasized the significance of holding a tournament with thorough infection control measures.
The Tokyo Paralympics will start on the 24th and will be attended by 4,400 athletes from approximately 160 countries and territories.
During an online press conference on the 19th, Chairman Parsons visited Japan after 88% to 90% of the people concerned had vaccinated against infection, and the athletes were inspected daily after complying with the countermeasure guideline "Playbook". I explained the thorough measures such as receiving the vaccine.
Regarding the spread of the infection in Japan during the Olympic Games, "The infection of the people involved in the Olympic Games was kept very low and the isolation was swift. There is no direct relationship between the holding of the Games and the spread of the infection. ".
On top of that, he said that the services to protect people with disabilities due to the Corona epidemic were not functioning sufficiently worldwide. The Paralympics are indispensable for the millions of people with disabilities, "he emphasized the significance of holding the Games.
In addition, since some athletes have not been affected by Corona's classification of obstacles that are essential for participation in the competition, it was revealed that 116 people will be classified in eight competitions from the 20th.