As part of cost-cutting measures for the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee has proposed shorter stays at the Olympic Village and the use of public transportation, it has been learned.
The IOC compiled these proposals to simplify the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics, and has already presented them to international sports federations, according to sources.
In addition, the IOC has notified the federations that it will finalize the venues and schedule for the Games on July 23, a year before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, sources said.
The IOC began notifying the federations of its draft proposals this week. One such organization was asked to have its athletes arrive at the Olympic Village a few days before the start of the sport's competitions, even though the arrival date was initially set a week before, according to sources.
This is believed to be aimed at cutting costs for food and staff, among other expenses, by reducing the number of days athletes will stay at the facility.
As for transportation, the draft proposes that even senior officials such as executives of the federations and national Olympic committees use public transportation, paying with cards that the organizing committee will provide. It also calls for them to use taxis at their own expense, according to sources.
Other measures to simplify the Games are also listed in the draft, along with how much they are expected to cut costs. These include reducing the number of spectators, reconsidering which seats they should occupy and reviewing the productions held inside competition venues, award ceremonies and the interior and exterior of venues.
The IOC and the Tokyo organizing committee are scheduled to hear the federations' opinions on the proposals through August and examine further details before discussing cost-cutting measures at the IOC Coordination Commission in September.
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