The secretary general of the political party LDP, Toshihiro Nikai, has doubts whether it is wise to let the Olympic Games go ahead. John Coates, the vice president of the IOC agrees, saying it is irresponsible to allow the event to continue with the current coronavirus crisis.
The infections of the coronavirus in Japan have increased sharply in recent weeks, Japan is currently in its fourth corona wave, which is much more aggressive than the past peaks. The population of Japan doesn't want the Olympics to continue. According to Japanese politician Nikai, it seems impossible in the current circumstances to allow the Games to go ahead, he fears that the event will cause an increase in infections. Niklai is the first Japanese politician to criticize the Olympic Games with the current circumstances of the coronavirus crisis. Niklai emphasized after the interview with the Japanese broadcaster that the decision still lies with the organization. His party, the LDP, continues to support the Olympic Games despite his statements.
Source: NOS
