東京五輪、無観客で開催案も　IOCが複数シナリオ要請

IOC requests multiple scenarios for the Tokyo Olympics

Regarding the number of spectators for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which was postponed this summer, it was found that the government, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Games Organizing Committee envision three plans: "no upper limit," "50%," and "no spectators." According to people familiar with the matter, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has requested that multiple scenarios be envisioned.

The government plans to make a final decision at the end of March. However, as the infection of the new coronavirus spreads, some people concerned say, "We should give up accepting spectators from overseas without waiting for spring."

According to tournament officials, the government, which wants to help recover inbound tourists (foreign visitors to Japan), has begun developing a system that uses smartphone apps and facial recognition with the intention of getting as many visitors as possible, including overseas spectators. doing. The Organizing Committee has begun to consider building a ticket system with an eye on "50%" while proceeding with preparations on the premise that there is no upper limit. According to the people concerned, there are plans such as "If the number of tickets sold exceeds the audience limit, the winners will be re-lottered" and "Only sold tickets will be valid and no additional sales will be made."

In the case of no spectators, the Organizing Committee assumes that the burden of infection control for spectators will be reduced. There is a view among the people concerned that "the decision should be made by around June" because it will be a response to canceling what was prepared. However, there is a possibility that the ticket revenue, which is expected to be 90 billion yen, will be zero and it will be necessary to invest public money.

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