
Tokyo 2020
Olympic Summer Games
From 23 July to 8 August 2021, the greatest sporting event in the world will be in Japan, in Tokyo.
Thousands of athletes from across the world will come together in the Japanese capital. It has been over 50 years since Tokyo hosted the Olympic Summer Games, and the event is therefore highly anticipated. In addition, it is being held in a unique context, nearly 10 years after the earthquake that ravaged Japan and caused the explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power station, and after the emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) led to its postponement.
This Games edition is synonymous with hope and revival, in a country that aspires to rebuild itself and have a global impact.
After the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games will make use of the same infrastructure between from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
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The History

Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Home of the Next Summer Games

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The Mascots

MIRAITOWA
The Olympic mascot is called Miraitowa (pronounced mi-rai-to-wa), a combination of the Japanese words “mirai” (future) and “towa” (eternity). With a blue chequered outfit, it wears a stylised samurai-style helmet.

SOMEITY
The Paralympic mascot is called Someity. This name is inspired by the Japanese word “someiyoshino”, a very
popular variety of Japanese cherry tree, anglicised to sound like “so mighty”. With a pink chequered outfit, it has cherry blossom on its ears.
Resources For Kids and Teens

“Celebrate Tokyo 2020 at The Olympic Museum!”, an Olympic setting and a manga vibe

Teaching resources – Sports photography │ The Olympic Museum

Olympic Education Resources – materials for teaching the Olympics
Mini-games to take a fresh, fun look at some of the Olympic park’s beautiful statues!
GAMES TO DOWNLOAD: