Governor Meets with FIVB General Director
On Friday, November 25, Governor Koike met with Fabio Azevedo, General Director of the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB), at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Touching on the success of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, General Director Azevedo said, "I want to make the sport even more of a success at the Tokyo 2020 Games." With respect to the Volleyball venue, he explained that he welcomed construction of the new Ariake Arena venue planned at the bidding stage. However, he also showed understanding toward budget-related issues and Tokyo's changing situation. "I want to cooperate to cut costs by improving and simplifying the venue plans, and other means. It is very important that Volleyball be played in the center of Tokyo," said the general director.
Concerning preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Games, the governor explained that a comprehensive decision that takes into account two issues—the shape of Tokyo following the Games and the overall success of the Games—must be made. With regard to the Volleyball venue, the governor said that factors such as lifecycle costs and uses for the facility post-Games were being examined, adding, "We are considering the success of the Tokyo 2020 Games, enjoyment of Volleyball fans, and the value created by the venue as we head toward a new Tokyo in a comprehensive manner. A facility that meets these needs overall is what is required."
Recommended for You
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
April 1, 2024
TOKYO City Profile and Government
October 24, 2024
Tokyo 2050 Strategy: Unlocking a Better Future
March 28, 2025
Preparing for a “Nankai Trough” Quake
August 9, 2024
TOKYO GREEN BIZ - Green Urban Development
January 1, 2024
TOKYO Resilience Project
March 29, 2024
Tokyo Solar Power
April 10, 2025
TOKYO 2025
January 27, 2025
WHAT'S UP Email Newsletter vol. 56
April 1, 2025
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025
March 19, 2025