The governor of Hyogo prefecture has announced that the Victory Parade for the Tigers baseball team will be postponed. The parade was scheduled to celebrate the team's significant win but has been postponed due to concerns regarding public safety amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The governor expressed his commitment to the health and safety of citizens while acknowledging their disappointment.

Baseball is a major sport in Japan, and victory parades are an important tradition, drawing large crowds wishing to honor their teams. In the light of COVID-19, however, public safety has become key. Many in Japan have understood the decision with typical Japanese stoicism and concern for the collective wellbeing, despite their disappointment.

In the US and EU, similar decisions have been made in light of the pandemic. Victory parades or large gatherings have been postponed, cancelled, or shifted to a virtual platform. There is a shared priority on public health and safety, even at the cost of traditional celebrations.