We are just over a year away from the 2020 Olympic Games that will kick off in the Japanese capital of Tokyo 24th July to the 9th August 2020. It's a exciting time for the athletes and the world since the last time the games were held in Tokyo in 1964. Much has changed, and this will be “the most innovative Olympic Games ever organized," according to the organizers. The games "Will rest on three fundamental principles to transform the world: striving for your personal best (achieving your personal best; accepting one another (unity in diversity); and passing on a legacy for the future (connecting to tomorrow)”.
The Tokyo Games will use as many existing competition venues previously used for the Games in 1964. This includes the prestigious Nippon Budokkan for judo, the Baji Koen Park for equestrian events, and the Yoyogi National Gymnasium for handball. The Tokyo National Stadium, where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and athletics competitions will be staged, will be completely revamped and replaced by a new arena.
The world's best skateboarder's and surfer's have to be stoked by the news - finally their sports will be included in the 2020 Olympic Games!
Right now, you can bet that athletes from around the world are preparing and competing for their shot in the upcoming games. The field of competition is tough, and what is truly exciting is the addition of the new youth and urban-focused sports and disciplines on the program. These additions include the sports of the basketball 3x3, skateboarding, and surfing that will kick off during the first weekend of the Olympic Games.
“I believe the Tokyo 2020 Games will generate more enthusiasm than ever. Starting with a softball match in Fukushima two days before the opening of the Games, until the men's marathon on the final day, a record 33 sports and 339 events will be packed into the two weeks of the Games,” said Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori.
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