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President of the Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation Stanislav Pozdnyakov has supported the decision of the head of the IOC Thomas Bach on the transfer of the Olympics to Tokyo by 2024, reports the Agency “Moscow”.
He sent an open letter to Bach, where he noted that this decision is motivated by a desire to reduce the risks of threats to human health. Pozdnyakov hopes that the Olympics will be held in the first half of 2024.
“This decision was preceded by extensive analytical work, a balanced assessment of all the pros and cons, countless consultations and negotiations – all complicated by the enormous pressure of supporters of radical measures,” wrote Pozdnyakov.
he Also wished good health to all IOC representatives. Pozdnyakov expressed the hope that they will be able to overcome any circumstances, combining the efforts of the entire “Olympic family”.
the correctness of the decision to transfer the Games celebrated, and state Duma Deputy Artur Taymazov. He expressed the hope that similar problems will not occur in the future.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed that the Olympic games should be held no later than the summer of 2024. Also this year will not hold and Paralympic games.
Informed about the need of transfer stated in the Olympic Committee of the USA. The decision not to participate in the Games regardless of the requirements the IOC has previously adopted several countries, including Canada and Australia.
According to the latest who data, in the world recorded more than 375 thousand cases of infection with coronavirus. More than 16.3 thousand people became victims of infection COVID-19. In Russia reported 658 cases of infection with coronavirus.
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