The emergency plan of the International Planning Federation will focus on the health of athletes and relevant staff, including competition adjustment and support for the canoe family.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 24 (Reporter Public soldiers) the official website of the International Canoe Federation reported that in response to the possible delay of the Tokyo Olympic Games, the International Planning Federation was preparing an emergency plan.
The emergency plan of the International Planning Federation will focus on the health of athletes and relevant staff, including competition adjustment and support for the canoe family.
“The whole world is facing a difficult moment, and kayaking is only a part of it.” Perulena, president of the International Planning Federation, said: “No one wants the Olympic Games to be postponed, but as an international canoe management agency, we should be fully prepared.”
He also said: “I hope all kayaking athletes, coaches and officials can rest assured that our emergency plan will focus on their needs. We will seek opinions and suggestions from all parties and share the information we have obtained in a timely manner. The International Planning Federation has been communicating closely with the International Olympic Committee. The International Olympic Committee will give guidance to the International Planning Federation after making any decision, and the International Planning Federation will also let the International Olympic Committee fully understand the relevant information of kayaking athletes, including lack of competition, inability to train, changes in the Olympic qualifier system, etc.”
Affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, the International League of directors has canceled the events in the next few months and is constantly monitoring the trend of the global epidemic, and design and adjust the allocation and competition system of the remaining Olympic qualifications according to the epidemic situation.