米 バイデン大統領 “五輪開催は科学に基づいて判断すべき”

President Joe Biden, Olympic Games should be judged based on science

President Biden of the United States said that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should be decided based on science and that it should be decided based on the infection situation of the new coronavirus, and he said, "I hope it will be held. I don't know yet, "he said, and expressed his intention to continue to watch the situation.

President Biden was asked about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics scheduled for the summer on a radio program that appeared on the 7th, and he said that he spoke with Prime Minister Suga and said, "He is working hard to hold it safely. I'm working hard. "

On that basis, he said, "It must be judged based on science whether it is safe to hold the event," and he acknowledged that it should be judged based on the infection status of the new coronavirus." He added, "I hope it will be held. Olympic athletes have been working hard for this time for four years. How hard would it be for athletes if the opportunity were suddenly taken away?" 

In addition, President Biden reiterated that science should be emphasized, saying, "I hope it will be held, but I do not know yet," and said that he would continue to watch the situation.

It is the first time President Biden has mentioned the holding of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in his public place since his inauguration.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20210209/k10012856701000.html