The Government of Rwanda, through a message from the Minister of Sports, supports the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to next year. This decision aims at preserving the health of athletes in this period when the covid-19 pandemic is raging around the world.
Sports Minister Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju issued a message of appreciation and gratitude for the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics to 2020.
“We appreciate and acknowledge the decision of the Japanese government and the IOC to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games from 2020 to July next year 2021. “She said.
It was agreed between the Government of Japan and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
In fact, all sports have been affected by the coronovirus and matches have been postponed or simply cancelled. Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju welcomes these measures.
“Rwanda welcomes all decisions taken to cancel or postpone international competitions to give priority to health and safety. “She says in the said message read on twitter.
Athletes should not rest on their laurels…
The Department of Sport encourages all athletes to train and maintain good health in preparation for the resumption of the postponed competition. And to do so, confinement must be respected.
The minister is leading by example. In confinement, she plays sports with her family.
“While staying safe at home, we think this is an opportunity for those who have already qualified for the Olympics to continue to prepare and train hard. “The Minister asked.
“And for those who haven’t qualified yet, now is the time to prepare for qualification. “She adds.
The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed from August 24 until September 5, 2021. Athletes have one year to prepare.
Gerard Rugambwa
