At the press conference of the Games Organizing Committee, which oversees the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which finished all the dates in 5 days, Chairman Hashimoto said, "Because it is a world divided by Corona, the power of sports will unite the world. I hope many people understood the value of the Games and the significance of the Games. "
With the closing of the Paralympic Games on the 5th, the Tokyo Organizing Committee finished all the dates, and on the 6th, the Organizing Committee of the Games held a press conference.
Among them, Chairman Hashimoto said, "There were voices against holding the tournament until just before the opening, but because it is a world divided by Corona, there are many values and significance of holding the tournament to unite the world with the power of sports. I think it was understood by the people, "he emphasized the significance of holding the tournament.
On top of that, "I think this tournament would not have been possible in all Japan without the fusion of society and the region. It was great to be able to convey to the world that Japan has the power to hold the tournament. It was meaningful. "
Regarding the infection control of the new corona, which was the biggest issue, he said, "I tried to give top priority to safety and security, but I couldn't say that I was 100% successful if I was able to complete it in a perfect way."
On the other hand, he said, "History proves whether the tournament was successful. It is important to take over the legacy and work so that people will say that they were glad to have held the Tokyo tournament at that time." rice field.
In addition, Secretary-General Muto said, "While exchanging opinions with the national government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it was left as a major issue as to where the financial burden was expected to increase due to the fact that most of the venues were unattended. I want to find a solution. "
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Fulfilled the responsibility of the host country"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference on the morning of the 6th, "I think I was able to fulfill my responsibilities as a host country and finish the Games safely. The significance of the Tokyo Games is the world in the face of the difficulties of the new Corona. I have said that I would like to communicate that we can overcome difficult situations as one and that it will be a great opportunity for the realization of a symbiotic society, but I think that the significance was fulfilled. " rice field.
"Unfortunately, the event was held without spectators, but during the opening of the tournament, the people sent generous cheers to the athletes in various ways. It is also very powerful for the athletes. I think it helped me. "
On the other hand, regarding the relationship between the holding of the Games and the spread of the new coronavirus infection, "Athletes and people involved in the Games have not been clustered by the health center throughout the Games, and the people involved in the Games have infected the city. No cases have been reported that it has spread. Thanks to the efforts of many people, including those involved in the Games and medical personnel, we were able to successfully complete the safe and secure Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. "