On January 24, Beijing time, Thomas Bach, Chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stated that the number of spectators for the Tokyo Olympics may be reduced to a “reasonable” level, and he even mentioned “the possibility of no spectators at all.”
With six months before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Bach talked about the postponement of preparations for the Olympics in a video news conference. “We are working hard to prepare for all the potential situations that may be faced in July and August this year.” Bach said: “From entry rules, from quarantine rules, to social diversion in the Olympic Village, and then to the issue of audiences. How many people are there? Can there be an audience?”
Bach pointed out that he had talked with all 206 National Olympic Committees and confirmed that all National Olympic Committees had made a commitment to the Olympics.
One point that needs to be emphasized in particular is that these views of Bach were all published after “The Times” reported that the Tokyo Olympics organizers had privately reached a cancellation consensus.
Bach said: “At this moment, we have no reason to believe that the Tokyo Olympics will not open at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on July 23. That is why there is no plan B. This is why we are working hard to make these Olympics safe and successful.”
During the interview, Bach acknowledged that the International Olympic Committee needs to be “flexible” and make “sacrifices” to protect the health and safety of all participants.
He emphasized in the latest video that all plans are being considered. In order to ensure the safety and security of every participant in the Olympics, there should be no taboos.
Tokyo and 10 other prefectures and prefectures have entered a second state of emergency until February 7. To curb the spread of the virus, all foreigners, including athletes, are prohibited from entering the country. Tokyo has reported more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19 infection for 10 consecutive days.
The torch relay will start in late March. More than 10,000 athletes will carry the Olympic torch across the country, and finally arrive at the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23.
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