IOA Says India Assured Of Tokyo Internet hosting Olympics Efficiently Subsequent Yr | Different Sports activities Information

The Indian Olympic Association on Thursday mentioned that it’s assured of Tokyo internet hosting “the perfect ever Video games” subsequent yr and the nation is wanting ahead to collaborating within the multi-sporting spectacle. In a message on the event to mark precisely one yr earlier than the Olympics, the IOA wished the athletes and officers world over, and the Tokyo organisers a profitable Video games subsequent yr. “We’re assured that the IOC, its associates, and our associates in Tokyo can be internet hosting the perfect ever Video games within the historical past of the Olympic motion one yr from now,” IOA Secretary Basic Rajeev Mehta mentioned.

“All the nation is wanting ahead to Workforce India’s participation within the Video games,” he mentioned in a press release.

Mehta acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new challenges for the sporting fraternity on the planet and there’s a “lengthy street forward of us”.

“There are some drawbacks however there are numerous advantages too. Our Nationwide Sports activities Federations are taking all precautionary measures to make sure the welfare of the athletes and officers while staying optimistically centered on the Olympics,” he mentioned.

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“These difficult occasions have additionally been a check of the position of sport in society, bringing us collectively for a bigger reason for serving humanity and in selling good well being. Allow us to proceed to hold the message ahead to remain sturdy, lively and wholesome on this journey collectively.”

The Tokyo Games had been postponed by one yr because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are going to be held between July 23 and August eight subsequent yr.