Public opinion polls show that, while the majority of Japanese people are opposed to the organization, the government announced there will be specific plans to ensure prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemics in the upcoming Olympics.
In the context that the Covid-19 epidemic is still complicated, the President of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee (Japan) announced that all possible steps will be taken to ensure safe measures against the Covid-19 epidemic and so that torch relay participants and volunteers can rest assured, preparing for the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Ms. Seiko Hashimoto, President of the Olympic Organizing Committee, affirmed: "If people do not feel safe and secure, they will not want to become torch bearers or participate in volunteer activities again. "I will take preventive measures in a way that the public understands that what they do is safe."
This statement was made when, in polls, the majority of Japanese people opposed the organization of the Olympics while the Covid-19 epidemic was still present.
As of now, the number of cases in Japan is still low compared to the US and many European countries but the Tokyo metropolitan area is still in a state of emergency, limiting the number of spectators to watch cultural events, major sports as well as limited opening hours of bars and restaurants.
Previously, in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic outbreak and spread around the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organizing Committee decided to delay the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games next year. 2021.
It is expected that the Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8, while the Tokyo Paralympic (world sports tournament for disabled athletes) will take place from August 24 to May 5. / 9 to come.
