International Olympic President visits Japan this October to discuss support for next year's sport

A senior Olympic official said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), expressed his wish to visit Japan in late October. To meet with Mr. Yoshihide Suga, the new Prime Minister of Japan.

Mr. Yoshiro Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Olympic Games organizing committee, expects Mr. Bach and Mr. Suga will hold a conference call at the earliest on Sept. 23.

The 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have been postponed for one year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Next year, followed by Paralympic Games on 24 August - 5 September 2021.

An IOC statement said Bach expressed his appreciation for Suga's commitment to the safe and successful Tokyo Olympics.

“I am confident that with the continued support of Prime Minister Suga The Olympics will be the light at the end of a dark tunnel that humanity will meet for itself. ”

Said Mr Bach.
Kyodo news agency reported that Earlier this month The Japanese government has formed a committee. To discuss measures to prevent COVID-19 Required for the Summer Olympics next year.

Meanwhile, Japan Olympic Committee chairman Yasuhiro Yamashita also expressed expectations of Suga's leadership role in organizing the planned Olympic Games.

Mr. Yamashita told reporters, “I know that Mr. Suga will continue what Mr. Abe. The former Prime Minister of Japan is doing it. And Mr. Suga is also very determined and determined to host the Olympic Games. Which I expect Japan to support this matter "


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