Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee Chairman Seiko Hashimoto: Hosting the Olympics with or without spectators "according to standards"

According to the Japanese media "Tokyo Sports News", Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee Chairman Seiko Hashimoto talked about the maximum number of Spectators for the Olympic Games at a regular press conference held in Tokyo on June 4.

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At present, the Japanese government is holding the Olympic Games according to the audience. The vast majority of opinions believe that the criteria for the organization of "large-scale events" should be applied, while some experts pointed out that "the scale of the Olympic Games is different (from other activities) and should be considered separately".

In this regard, Hashimoto Seiko explains: "I think it is necessary to distinguish between the various sports activities held on a daily basis and consider them from a completely different perspective. The government will clarify the upper limit and size of the audience, which will become the reference standard. Even if you want to distinguish between the Olympic Games and other activities, you must first determine them according to the criteria. ”

In response to some public opinion opposing the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics, Hashimoto Said: "Overseas athletes and related personnel are promoting COVID-19 vaccination, and they will be tested under strict regulations. We must do what we need to do and take the highest level of epidemic prevention measures. ”

Hashimoto also said: "No matter how hard the Olympic Organizing Committee tries, it may still cause the epidemic to expand due to the inability to control the flow of people." The Government should work closely with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to prevent this from happening. She once again promised to strengthen relevant epidemic prevention measures. (Reporter Zhou Li)

(Edited by Xu Qian)