Softball Australia chief executive David Pryles said the squad, which hasn’t played international opposition since February 2020, would be taking the “utmost care” in terms of keeping themselves and the public safe.
“All staff and players heading to Japan today are fully vaccinated thanks to the Australian Olympic Committee,” Pryles said. “They’ll also be undergoing stringent testing and checks as soon as they land at the airport and throughout their camp and (the) Olympics.”
Pryles said player movements would be restricted to one level of the team hotel in Ota, which would include meals, meetings and gym work, and the stadium where they’ll play a series of games against local professional teams and two games against Japan’s national team.
“We’re incredibly grateful the people of Ota City and their government for hosting the squad who will respect the restrictions placed upon us,” he said.
Ian Chesterman, the head of Australia’s Olympic contingent, said athletes and officials were “very comfortable” with the precautions being put in place for the Tokyo Games.
“These athletes . . . are committed to not only look after themselves but do the right thing by the Japanese population as well, and be ready for the games,” Chesterman said. “And I think we’re very comfortable with the protocols that have been put in place to manage not only this group of athletes but the Australian team when we get there.”
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