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2020 Summer Olympics
2020 Summer Olympics
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Name2020 Summer Olympics
CaptionEmblem of the Games
Host cityTokyo, Japan
Nations206 (including Refugee Olympic Team)
Athletes11,656
Events339 in 33 sports
Opening23 July 2021
Closing8 August 2021
Opened byEmperor Naruhito
CauldronNaomi Osaka
StadiumNew National Stadium
Summer prevRio 2016
Summer nextParis 2024

2020 Summer Olympics. The Games of the XXXII Olympiad, branded as Tokyo 2020, were an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Originally scheduled for 2020, they were postponed by one year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first such delay in Olympic Games history. Despite significant challenges, the event proceeded under strict health protocols and featured memorable athletic achievements across 33 sports.

Background and bidding

Tokyo was selected as the host city by the International Olympic Committee during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires on 7 September 2013. The Japanese capital defeated rival bids from Istanbul and Madrid, having previously hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. The bid, promoted by then-Governor of Tokyo Naoki Inose and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, emphasized a compact plan utilizing many venues from the 1964 Games and a vision of recovery, alluding to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government positioned the event as a symbol of national reconstruction and a showcase for Japanese technology and culture.

Organization and preparation

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, led by President Yoshiro Mori and later Seiko Hashimoto, oversaw preparations. Major construction included the new Japan National Stadium, designed by Kengo Kuma, and the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The unprecedented postponement in March 2020, announced by IOC President Thomas Bach and Prime Minister Abe, created massive logistical and financial complexities, with costs estimated to exceed $15 billion. In the lead-up, organizers implemented rigorous COVID-19 protocols, including bans on international spectators, daily testing for athletes, and a state of emergency in Tokyo during the Games.

Sports and schedule

The program featured 33 sports, including new additions such as karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding. Baseball and softball returned after being absent since the 2008 Summer Olympics. Competition was held across 42 venues, with iconic locations including the Nippon Budokan for judo and the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium for table tennis. The revised schedule, compressed due to the postponement, saw athletics events at the Olympic Stadium and swimming at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The Games maintained the tradition of beginning with the Olympic cauldron lighting, performed by tennis star Naomi Osaka.

Participation and medal table

A record 206 National Olympic Committees participated, including the Refugee Olympic Team and the Russian Olympic Committee team competing under a neutral flag due to sanctions from the World Anti-Doping Agency. The United States topped the medal table with 39 gold medals, followed by China and the host nation Japan, which achieved its highest gold medal tally. Standout performances included American swimmer Caeleb Dressel winning five golds, Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah completing a historic "double-double" in the 100 metres and 200 metres, and Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya becoming one of the youngest gold medalists in Olympic history.

Impact and legacy

Held without spectators in most venues, the Games were a unique global television event, with broadcasters like NBC and the Japan Consortium providing extensive coverage. The financial impact was significant, with losses estimated in the billions for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and domestic sponsors like Toyota. Public opinion in Japan was divided due to COVID-19 concerns, though the athletic performances provided memorable moments. The legacy includes several new Olympic sports gaining global prominence and the demonstration of hosting a major event during a pandemic, influencing the planning for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and future Games.

Category:2020 Summer Olympics Category:International sports competitions hosted by Japan Category:21st century in Tokyo