Despite the changes, all venues will still meet the needs of the games and the post-games use.

They will be able to be used for the test competitions, although some minor finishing touches may still have to be added.

We will not unveil the tickets sales scheme until early next year.

We will race against time and do a solid job in every aspect.

We will apply the experience accumulated in the past four years to the operation of every competition and training venue as well as facilities in the Olympic Village in an intensive and comprehensive way.

The coming 1,000 days are a crucial time for completion of the preparatory work.