The Olympics have been postponed to next year due to the coronavirus epidemic this year. However, if the Olympics could not be held in Japan next year, IOC President Bach said the Olympics will be canceled. The reason is that no one knows what the world will be like in a year and two months, and it will not be possible to hire many staff for a long time. This decision was made to give top priority to ensuring the safety of athletes and spectators. Next summer will be the last chance for Japan to host the Olympics.

I think this Bach’s decision is correct, because if the coronavirus epidemic is not completely subdued, hosting the Olympics could lead to more infections. When the Olympics are held, many people will come from various countries, so the risk of infection increases. There are many people who are looking forward to the Olympics, but I think it cannot be helped for people. In addition, I think the current environment for athletes is harder than for us. It’s very difficult to have to train for a tournament with or without it. I hope the coronavirus will be over by next summer. Although the self-restraint period is over, we may be able to get rid of the virus sooner if we follow the government rules. To do so, we should refrain from going out unnecessarily, continue to wash your hands and wear a mask. I also want to be self-restraint, not doing selfish actions.