Donald Trump proposed to postpone the Tokyo Olympics.

When President Donald Trump proposed a plan to postpone the Tokyo Olympics, which is scheduled to be held in July of this year, for a year.

 

Japanese government "Not considering it at all." He also emphasized that the preparation was proceeding as scheduled.

 

 

 

According to NHK Broadcasting, Japanese Minister of Justice Suga Yoshihide said at a regular briefing on the day, "There is no change in the thought that the government will cooperate closely with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the organizing committee, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to hold the tournament as scheduled." Said.

 

Seiko Hashimoto, in charge of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan, said at the press conference after the meeting (the State Council) that neither the IOC nor the organizing committee of the tournament were deferred or canceled. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Koichi Hagida emphasized, "We are preparing to be a safe and secure competition for athletes and audiences."

 

 

 

It was because of President Trump's remarks that the Japanese government ministers made the remarks all at once. President Trump entered a meeting with Prime Minister Rio Burrardker Island at the White House on the 12th (local time) and was asked about the Tokyo Olympics and said, "This is simply my opinion." "Maybe they could postpone for a year. Yes, maybe not. "

 

When asked if he would recommend Prime Minister Abe's plans to postpone the Olympic year, President Trump said, "No, they are very smart." Still, he said, "I think it would be better to do it than to play on an empty stadium (playing for one year)." If I open it late one year, I think it could be a better alternative than playing with nobody. "

 

 

 

In this regard, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held an emergency phone call for about 50 minutes on the morning to respond to the spread of Corona 19, host the Tokyo Olympics, and the world economy. Defense Minister Suga said it was a phone call made by the US, and Prime Minister Abe said in a call saying, "We are trying to hold the Olympics. We want to win the fight against Corona 19 and make the Tokyo Olympics successful." The Japanese media reported that they conveyed their will.

 

President Trump said on Twitter after a phone talk with Prime Minister Abe, he said, "There are many options for Japan and their great prime." As for the Tokyo Olympics, it is interpreted that Japan has many options.