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Let's SUPPORT the Paralympics!

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, a sporting event sure to produce numerous dramatic and moving spectacles, will be held soon.

The para-athletes representing Japan are preparing for the Games with pride.

Let’s cheer for these dazzling athletes together!

This site will be updated regularly with various information related to the Paralympic Games such as initiatives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

NEWS

  • The website has been renewed.
    New
  • The first online live streaming has been held.(Catch-up video is available)
  • An exhibition, Paralympic Gallery Ginza has opened.
  • The website has been opened.

Tokyo 2020 News

Paralympic Gallery Ginza, Special Project

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The guest for the first time is photographer OCHI Takao!

He takes photos of the “TENNEN D &I Exhibition” at Paralympic Gallery Ginza, and we welcome him to a talk event!

Mr. Ochi has been photographing para-athletes for more than 20 years.

Please enjoy talks such as attractions and highlights of para-athletes, and stories behind “Interaction between SERYU and Okinawan villagers at training camp sites” which is exhibited at the Gallery.

Next

Stay tuned for the future online streaming projects!

In the next, also, we will be bringing you more about the charm of the Paralympic Games with gorgeous guests. Look forward to it!

“NO LIMITS CHALLENGE” Online Edition

The “NO LIMITS CHALLENGE Simulation Booth” allows you to view a wide range of content such as Paralympic sport introduction videos, para-athletes’ talk shows and demonstrations, and introduction panels for 22 Paralympic sports.

A new “Paralympic Support Special Booth” has also been opened, so please check it out and see for yourself.

Photo Exhibition「Spirit in Motion for Diversity & Inclusion」

EUNIC, the cultural arm of the EU, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government are co-hosting a photo exhibition on para-athletes and para-sports at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Gallery (Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building 1st floor) from Wednesday, 18 August, on.

The Video of Para-Athletes

Four of the para-athletes competing in the Games shared their feelings about the Paralympics

Appearing

Canoe
SERYU Monika
Table tennis
IWABUCHI Koyo
Judo
HIROSE Junko
Wheelchair rugby
IKE Yukinobu

Introducing Paralympic Sports

Two of the para-athletes competing in the Games discussed the highlights of their sports.

Appearing

Goalball
KAKEHATA Eiko
Taekwondo
TANAKA Mitsuya

Values of the Paralympics

The first Paralympics Games in Tokyo were held in 1964, and this summer will be the second time the city has hosted the Games.

What are the four core values of the Paralympic Games according to IPC?

Introducing the Charm of Paralympic Sports

Two of the para-athletes competing in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics introduced the charm of Paralympic sports.

Knowing this will make cheering more fun.

Appearing

Athletics
MURAOKA Momoka
Athletics
SUZUKI Toru

The guest for the first time is photographer OCHI Takao!

He takes photos of the “TENNEN D &I Exhibition” at Paralympic Gallery Ginza, and we welcome him to a talk event!

Mr. Ochi has been photographing para-athletes for more than 20 years.

Please enjoy talks such as attractions and highlights of para-athletes, and stories behind “Interaction between SERYU and Okinawan villagers at training camp sites” which is exhibited at the Gallery.

Talking theme

Attractions of Para-Sports and Para-Athletes

Guest

OCHI Takao, photographer

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