At the torch relay, which will start in Fukushima Prefecture on March 25, it has become clear that runners such as celebrities have declined in various places.
Regarding the decline of celebrities,
▽ Atsushi Tamura of the comedy combination “London Boots No. 1 and No. 2” that was scheduled to run in Aichi Prefecture said last month about the remarks of former chairman Yoshiro Mori of the Games Organizing Committee, “‘Celebrities should run the torch relay. “Isn’t it?”, Which distracts people. “
After that, in Aichi prefecture,
▽ It was also revealed that Souta Fujii, the double crown of shogi, offered to decline in November last year in order to face shogi.
And, less than a month before the start of the torch relay, it has become clear one after another that celebrities declined, saying that “the schedule did not match” while each local government announced the runners again.
According to the municipality, in the actor,
▽ Takako Tokiwa in Ishikawa Prefecture
▽ Toru Watanabe in Ibaraki Prefecture
▽ Tina Tamashiro declined in Okinawa Prefecture,
In the singer
▽ Hiroshi Itsuki in Fukui Prefecture
▽ It means that Mao Abe, a singer / songwriter in Oita prefecture, has declined.
In the sports world
▽ Yu Tamura who played an active part in the Rugby World Cup in Tochigi Prefecture
▽ In Kumamoto Prefecture, Masayo Ozeki has declined in consideration of the sumo wrestling summer place.
Also,
▽ In Yamanashi Prefecture, movie director Izuru Narushima has declined.
The declines of non-celebrities have also been revealed one after another, and in response to the remarks made by former Chairman Mori who can be regarded as female disdain
▽ With a man in his 50s in Fukushima Prefecture
▽ A female graduate student who is studying gender equality in Nagasaki Prefecture has declined, and
▽ In Kanagawa Prefecture, one person offered to decline because he was wondering about the event.
In addition, due to the postponement of the event
▽ In addition to cases where you declined due to inconvenience due to work or going on to higher education
▽ In some cases, you may not be able to run due to health reasons or the death of the person.
Combined with celebrities, the number of people in at least 20 prefectures has exceeded 30 even if the local government has revealed it.
Expert “Need to give a concrete picture of how to maximize the value”
Regarding the fact that the torchbearers have declined one after another, “Initially, it was expected that more people would expect the torch relay to run around the country, but there are many reasons for holding the Olympics. As people begin to question, relaying itself is perceived with anxiety. It seems that more and more people are making decisions as the positive image of participating is shaking. Isn’t it? “
On top of that, “Even though it is difficult to realize the Games in 100% form, if we proceed in the direction of holding, how can we maximize the value, and what steps should be taken including cost and infection control to approach the holding? It is necessary to show a concrete image. The current situation is that the only thing to do is to hold an event, and the momentum to cooperate with the Games is not increasing, but after setting out the points that cannot be surrendered to the holding of the Olympic Games, the situation It is necessary for the government and others to proactively make efforts and calls to improve the situation. “
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