(VOVWORLD) - Tokyo is the best prepared Olympic host city ever, said International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach when he met on Tuesday with Seiko Hashimoto, President of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee.
 International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach meets with the Japanese Olympic Committee officials. (Photo: Reuters) |
At a press briefing before the athletes' village opened its doors, Bach called Tokyo the best-prepared Olympics host in history, despite the difficult circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has said he is confident the Olympics can be held in a “safe and secure” way 10 days from now. Many people will be vaccinated by then, which should result in a substantial fall in the rate of deaths and severe cases.
11,000 athletes are expected to show up for the Olympic Games Tokyo, accompanied by 10,000 sports officials, referees, and reporters.