Tom Bosworth (31, UK), who participates in the Tokyo Olympics Athletics Men’s Racewalking 20 km, complains about the poor quality of food in Sapporo and is spreading ripples at home and abroad.
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Tom Bosworth (2019 World Athletics Doha Tournament, Photo: Reuters / Afro)
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Posted by Bosworth. Currently deleted (from yahoo! Sports in the US)
“I apologize for any discomfort.”
The racewalk will be held in Sapporo on August 5th and 6th, 2021.
According to several foreign media, Bosworth complained on Twitter on August 2 that he said, “The food is poor and cold, and I think the amount is insufficient,” along with a video of the food scene in Sapporo. I told you.
Named the International Olympic Committee (IOC), “You’re making millions of dollars at the Olympics. Do you have a chance to get some food during the race week?” “Sapporo is like a prison.” He is appealing for improved treatment. Currently deleted.
Even in Japan, “Racewalking Boswards accuses Sapporo venue of” like a prison “,” sweaty school cafeteria “and IOC” (East Spoweb), “One of the British racewalkers who participated in the Olympics” Like a prison ” “Life … meals are messed up” (Japanese version of the Korean media “Chuo Daily”) has been reported and is attracting attention.
Bosworth apologized on Twitter on the 3rd, saying that his post was directed to the IOC, “Japanese people, I apologize if my comment made me uncomfortable.”
A general user said, “I’m sad when people say that Sapporo’s food is bad. Isn’t it because it doesn’t improve even if I tell the people involved?”, “Don’t be sad. This is Sapporo.” I apologize if it makes me feel uncomfortable (…) Today, the situation has improved and the Japanese people have been wonderfully friendly and supportive. ”
In addition, the tweet that said, “(Japan is a corona wreck) is not what it should be. It would be a shame if he couldn’t understand it.” Given that, as far as I’ve seen, I would love to come back to Japan. Beautiful country, wonderfully kind and friendly people. My comment is that the IOC is responsible for this environment, which is very different from the Olympic Village. It is aimed at. ”
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