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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-03-25 10:59
Last updated: 2020-03-25 10:59The outbreak of a new coronavirus pneumonia (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) epidemic worldwide, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced yesterday (24th) that he has proposed to extend the Tokyo Olympics until the summer of 2021. Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lei Xiongde today (25th) said in a Hong Kong and Taiwan program that due to the delay, Tokyo is expected to lose more than 100 billion yuan. In addition, most athletes' deployment has also been disrupted and needs to be re-planned to prepare for the battle.
Affected by the rapid spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic worldwide, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be forced to be postponed. (Reuters)
Lei Xiongde described this as a compelling decision. "Delay is the only way out." But frankly, it has a great impact on athletes, because many athletes are deployed according to the Olympic schedule, "at the peak of Olympic athletes." He also pointed out that it has a greater impact on large sports capabilities such as track and field and cycling, and age is also a major problem. "A year is older and another year. He believes that many athletes need to be redeployed. The training center was closed, "the suspension of training and the treatment of psychological recovery points are problems."
Regarding the economic losses caused by the delay, he pointed out that there was a certain blow. It is expected that Tokyo lost more than 100 billion yuan. However, the current situation of concerted global fight against the epidemic should be faced.
Lei Xiongde, an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education at Hong Kong Baptist University, believes that extension is the only way out. (Profile picture)
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