In less than a month before the opening of the Beijing Olympics, Yasuhiro Yamashita, chairman of the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee, greeted the staff at the beginning of work on the 5th, based on the fact that the influence of the new corona continues. We would like to support an environment where athletes can take on challenges while shining lively toward their dreams. "
Chairman Yamashita gave a greeting at the beginning of the year to about 60 staff members who participated online at the "Japan Olympic Museum" in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, at the beginning of JOC's work on the 5th.
In this, Chairman Yamashita looked back on the Tokyo Olympics held last year and said, "In the severe situation of the corona, the dynamic appearance and refreshing smile of the athletes left a lasting impression on me," and until the opening of the Beijing Olympics. In less than a month, based on the fact that the infection of the new corona is spreading again, "I think that the athletes will prepare well for the Games, but I will create an environment where I can challenge while shining lively toward my dreams. I want to support you. "
He said to the staff, "The situation where the new Corona is unpredictable continues, but I want to work hard toward the goals I have set. Let's do our best together."