Japanese media: The Emperor of Japan intends to avoid giving a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics
[Global Network Comprehensive Report] Kyodo News quoted a source from the Japanese government on the 20th, saying that the Japanese government and the Olympic Organizing Committee are coordinating the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games that will be read by the Emperor of Japan as the honorary president. Avoid words that express congratulations.
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reported that the Emperor Showa of Japan used the word "congratulations" during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. According to analysis, due to the sharp deterioration of the epidemic this time, there are disagreements about hosting the Olympics. Therefore, the emperor's declaration as a symbol of national unity must also take into account the epidemic and have to make rare judgments.
The "Olympic Charter", which clearly states the conditions for the event, stipulates that the head of state announces the opening, and gives examples of recitations. During the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Emperor Showa, who served as the honorary president, read in Japanese: "Congratulations to the 18th Modern Olympic Games, hereby announce the opening of the Tokyo Olympics."
In accordance with the charter, the original plan was to adopt the same expression this time, but the Japanese government and the Olympic Organizing Committee have begun consultations to avoid celebratory language as the epidemic worsens. The charter also stipulates that the content and details of the ceremony must be approved in advance by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Emperor of Japan confirmed his appointment as the Honorary President of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2019, and is expected to follow the precedent and read the opening declaration.
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