In case of unfavorable situation with the spread of the coronavirus in the world the best option that the functionary, would be a significant reduction in the number of fans in the stands. For example, the stadiums would allow only those who resides in Japan. The chosen criteria seem optimal, because to provide security for sports fans from around the world and, of course, for residents of Tokyo is a difficult task.
– While we don’t want to think about the Games without spectators. However, you need to be prepared for such a development, if it becomes the only possible scenario, said Yoshiro Mori in an interview with Japanese public television NHK. – Although in this case probably will be a question on cancellation of the Olympics.
But it already the competence of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), what convinced the head of the organizing Committee, retaining the name “Tokyo 2020”.
At the same time, Yoshiro Mori did not believe in the possibility of re-transfer of competition since the Olympic calendar painted until 2028. 2022 to be held the winter Games in Beijing, 2024-m – summer in Paris, and hardly anyone will want to move and give up his place. So the main thing is the salvation of the hosts of “Tokyo 2020” see the development of the vaccine and the emergence of effective drugs from COVID-19 .
meanwhile, TV channel NHK conducted a survey among the local population. Pandemic coronavirus has greatly influenced the mood of the Japanese and their interest in Games. More than half of respondents, namely 66 percent in favor of repeal (35 percent) or re-migration (31 per cent) of the Olympics. Only 26 percent of respondents support the conduct of competitions at the appointed time, from 23 July to 8 August 2021.
