Tokyo 2020 to prioritize safety and security at Olympic Torch Relay

Japan's women footballers, champions of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, carry the Olympic Torch as the first torchbearers at the J-Village in Fukushima, Japan, March 25, 2021. /CFP

"Today, we had a smooth and successful torch relay," said Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto at a media briefing following the first day of the Olympic Torch Relay on Thursday.

"We will prioritize safety and security at the Olympic Torch Relay," he added.