Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which has completed all the schedules, Minister Marukawa said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that countermeasures against infection with the new coronavirus will be an issue, and with the understanding and cooperation of the people, safety and security. I emphasized that the tournament was realized.
Among them, the Minister of State for Special Missions Marukawa said about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "It was postponed for one year, and the tournament was held under various restrictions due to the corona disaster, but we fulfilled our responsibility as the host country and successfully held the tournament. I was able to finish it. "
On top of that, "Infection control was a major issue, but due to regular inspections and strict behavioral management, there were no cases of clustering by health centers, and no cases of infection spreading throughout the city were reported by the people involved in the tournament. Thanks to the efforts of medical personnel and the understanding and cooperation of the people, we were able to realize a safe and secure tournament. "
On the other hand, Minister Marukawa said that most of the venues were unattended and the increase in financial burden was an issue. "The Organizing Committee is trying to reduce the balance as much as possible, and I would like to see the entire financial results and engage in necessary discussions."