New Delhi, India, March 16, 2020: The visit of a high-powered Indian delegation comprising Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and top Indian Olympic Association officials to Tokyo later this month to look into India’s logistical preparedness for the Olympics has been put on hold due to COVID-19.
The visit was scheduled to take place from March 25 to 29 but will now happen at a later date which is yet to be decided.
Besides Rijiju, the other members of the Indian delegation included Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra, Secretary-General Rajeev Mehta, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh, Sports Secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya and Sports Authority of India Director General Sandip Pradhan.
“The proposed visit of a High-Level Indian Delegation to Tokyo consisting of Government officials and Indian Olympic Association to review India’s #Tokyo2020 preparation on 25 March is temporarily postponed,” Rijiju tweeted.
India will have its first-ever Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo during the Summer Games, scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 9. It will be built on a piece of land of 2,200 square metres and in close proximity to the Games Village and multiple venues in the Ariake region of the Japanese capital.
Running through the duration of the Games, India House will host watch parties, medal celebrations and meet-and-greet opportunities with the Indian athletes. Visitors will also get a taste of a variety of Indian cuisine.
More than 70 Indian athletes have so far qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and the IOA is expecting numbers to touch at least 125 before the Games.
Source: The Hindu