The Ski Association of Japan has strengthened Japan's border measures due to the influence of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" at the ski jumping World Cup scheduled to be held in Sapporo and Yamagata in January next year, and foreign athletes will enter the country. We have announced that we will cancel the tournament because we are no longer able to stand up.
According to the Ski Association of Japan, the cancellation was decided at the Ski Jumping World Cup, which was scheduled to be held in January next year, and the Sapporo tournament, which was scheduled to be held from the 8th for girls, and from the 14th. This is the Zao tournament scheduled in Yamagata City, and the boys will be in Sapporo from the 21st.
Players from each country are competing in the World Cup while fighting in Europe, but due to the influence of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" confirmed in South Africa, it is difficult for foreign players and related parties to enter the country. Because of that, it was decided to cancel.
The World Cup held in Japan was canceled last season due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and this season, as a tournament just before the Beijing Olympics, girls will be involved in the selection of representatives.
From Japan, male and female ace players such as Sara Takanashi and Ryoyu Kobayashi were expected to participate.
The Ski Association of Japan said, "In a situation where the characteristics of Omicron stock are unknown, the safety of all players and coaches should be given top priority. It is a pity, but the federation will do its utmost to prepare for the Beijing Olympics. I will face it with. "