International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday expressed support for the Japanese government's plan to impose a fresh coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo, but said the decision is unrelated to the approaching games.
Speaking at a news conference after a meeting of the IOC executive board, Bach said the decision is a proactive response appropriate for the Golden Week holiday period, which falls just three months before the Olympic opening ceremony.
"If this measure would be taken, I think it would be absolutely in line with the very diligent approach we see being taken by the Japanese government, the Tokyo metropolitan government and all of the Japanese authorities," he said.