Post-Covid Tokyo measures approved

MEASURES to make Tokyo 2021 “fit for a post-corona world” have been agreed as plans for next year’s Games push ahead.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo organising committee have agreed measures to “maximise cost savings and increase efficiencies”.

These are in four main categories; stakeholders, infrastructure, promotion and other areas of interest. Examples include adjusting spectator activities and online meetings.

Tokyo 2020 coordination commission chair John Coates said the “optimisations and simplifications mark an important step” towards a safe and successful Games.

“We owe it to the public to enact these measures during these challenging times, that’s why we’ve left no stone unturned and will continue to look for further opportunities.”

Mr Coates said the “Tokyo model” will not only deliver a Games fit for a post-coronavirus world, but will become a blueprint that will benefit future organising committees.

Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori added: “This process will benefit future society – becoming a role model for future global events as people adapt to living in the new normal.

“We will make all efforts to ensure that in the future the Tokyo 2020 Games will be a legacy.”