Tokyo 2020 President hoping to reassure public and boost support for Games

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has attempted to reassure the Japanese public regarding the safety of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Hashimoto, who was named Tokyo 2020 President last month, will reportedly hold weekly press briefings in the build-up to the Games to address preparations.

The rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games remains in doubt amid the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Organisers have faced questions over public support with a Kyodo News survey in January finding that around 80 per cent of Japanese people want this year’s Games to be cancelled or postponed again.

Hashimoto said she wanted to address the concerns the public have over the Games and wants to restore public enthusiasm for the event.

“I understand there are a lot of people in Tokyo and in Japan who have concerns about the Games in Tokyo this summer,” Hashimoto said.

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