Three days later, before the opening of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, IPC = International Paralympic Committee President Parsons responded to an independent interview with NHK, saying, "If something changes along the way, it is best to protect the safety and health of athletes. If it is judged that the safety of the athletes cannot be protected, such as the infection with the new coronavirus becoming more serious, it is necessary to take measures according to the above method.
IPC Chairman Parsons responded to an interview in Tokyo on the morning of the 21st.
When asked if the Paralympic athletes would continue the tournament if they were infected with the new coronavirus and became severely ill or had clusters, Parsons said, "If the situation is different from the Olympics, I will talk with Japanese officials. We need to discuss what to do. If something changes along the way, we need to do our best to protect the safety and health of the athletes. " Clarified the idea of considering countermeasures again.
He said that it was a request from the Japanese government to watch the children's games at the venue with the school cooperation watching ticket, and said, "We agreed, but I want to understand a little more about what to do to protect the children. We are currently considering it. Everyone agrees that this is not the best method if safety is not guaranteed. " Did.
Furthermore, in response to voices that were worried about the spread of infection in Japan due to the holding of the tournament, "We have said that we should not participate in street events and marathons, please watch on TV. Be vigilant. It is important for both sides to cooperate. "