The head of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Thursday the issue of whether to have spectators for this year's Summer Games amid the coronavirus pandemic may become clearer around March 25.
Seiko Hashimoto, who became president of the committee a week ago following a sexism row sparked by her predecessor, said she wants to set a direction on the issue around that day, when the domestic leg of the torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics is slated to begin.
"It would be better to come out with a big-picture plan on spectators as soon as possible. At least, I want to set the direction first," Hashimoto told reporters after a meeting with Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Koji Murofushi.