Yoshiro Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, at a press conference. AP=Yonhap News
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On the 28th, Yoshiro Mori, chairman of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games, repeatedly stated that there is no cancellation of the Olympics. It is a clear answer to the rumors of postponement and cancellation of the Olympics following the spread of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). However, he admitted that it was an option to hold unspectators.
Chairman Mori made this announcement at a press conference after a videoconference with Chairman Thomas Bach of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this afternoon. “I don’t want to do it as a non-audience, but I’m doing several simulations,” he said.
Japanese media recently reported that the Japanese government is considering three ways to allow spectators at the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July. ① No spectator cap ② 50% reduction in spectators ③ Holding no spectators, etc. The remarks of Chairman Mori have confirmed some reports of Japanese media.
Chairman Mori said he would hold a meeting next month in which four people, including Chairman Bach, Olympic Supervisor Hashimoto Seiko, and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, will participate. This meeting is expected to confirm the preparations for the Tokyo Olympics.
Reporter Jang Joo-young [email protected]
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