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File:2020_Summer_Olympics_logo_new.svg|2020 Summer Olympics | |||
File:Shibuya_Crossing_2020-04-19_(2).jpg|Shibuya Crossing during 2020 | |||
File:Tokyo_2020_Olympic_Games-_Monument_of_Olympic_Rings.jpg|Monument of Olympic Rings | |||
File:New_national_stadium_tokyo_1.jpg|New National Stadium Tokyo | |||
File:Tokyo_2020_Olympics_in_Ariake,_police_watching_on_top_of_industrial_building_in_front_of_tennis_center_court.jpg|Police watching over Ariake | |||
File:Mykhailo_Romanchuk_on_the_podium_at_Tokyo_2020.jpg|Mykhailo Romanchuk on the podium | |||
File:Tokyo_2020_bronze_medal(2).jpg|Tokyo 2020 Bronze Medal | |||
File:Olympic_silver_medal_-_Tokyo_2021,_side_B_(cropped).jpg|Tokyo 2020 Silver Medal | |||
File:Tokyo_2020_gold_medal_(2).jpg|Tokyo 2020 Gold Medal | |||
File:Tokyo_2020_Olympics_in_Ariake,_tennis_center_court_entrance_2.jpg|Tennis Center Court Entrance | |||
File:Drones_durante_a_abertura_das_Olimpíadas_de_Tóquio.jpg|Drones during the opening ceremony | |||
File:Nippon_Budokan_2010.jpg|Nippon Budokan | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 18 February 2025
2020 Summer Olympics[edit]
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the postponement, the event retained the "Tokyo 2020" branding.
Host City[edit]
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Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013. This marked the second time Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics, the first being in 1964.
Venues[edit]
The games were held across 42 venues in Tokyo and surrounding areas. The New National Stadium served as the main stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies.
Events[edit]
The 2020 Summer Olympics featured 339 events in 33 sports, including new additions such as skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and karate.
Highlights[edit]
The games were notable for the introduction of mixed-gender events in several sports, as well as the debut of new sports. The event was also marked by strict health protocols due to the ongoing pandemic.
Security[edit]
Security was a major concern, with extensive measures implemented to ensure the safety of athletes and attendees. This included the deployment of police and security personnel across all venues.
Medals[edit]
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The medals for the 2020 Summer Olympics were made from recycled electronics, a first in Olympic history. The design featured the Olympic rings and the Greek goddess Nike.
Opening Ceremony[edit]
The opening ceremony was held on 23 July 2021 at the New National Stadium. It featured a display of drones forming the shape of the Earth, symbolizing unity and peace.
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Gallery[edit]
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Mykhailo Romanchuk on the podium -
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Entrance to the tennis center court in Ariake
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2020 Summer Olympics
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Shibuya Crossing during 2020 -
Monument of Olympic Rings -
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Mykhailo Romanchuk on the podium
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Tokyo 2020 Bronze Medal
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Tokyo 2020 Silver Medal
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Tokyo 2020 Gold Medal -
Tennis Center Court Entrance
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Drones during the opening ceremony -
Nippon Budokan
