{"id":9042,"date":"2022-09-08T06:22:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T05:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=9042"},"modified":"2023-03-09T10:04:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T10:04:27","slug":"olympic-legacy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/tokyo-forward\/olympic-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Legacy of Tokyo 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-TMG-Hero-Final-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.28\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n    <div class=\"container wp-block-hero__campaign-icon-wrap\">\n      <img\n      data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-logo-tokyo-forward-sm-2-260x43.png      data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-logo-tokyo-forward-sm-2-260x43.png 1x, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-logo-tokyo-forward-sm-2.png 2x\"      alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__campaign-icon lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">The Legacy <small>of<\/small> Tokyo&nbsp;2020<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-tmg-logo_v2-300x80.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#3a4f9d\">Tokyo builds on past success to become a <nobr>global sports city<\/nobr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In July 2022, Tokyo became the first city from Asia to top the global rankings for sports city of the year, an achievement that came only a year after the city hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.<br><br>Tokyo\u2019s rise to international sporting prominence coincided with one-year anniversary celebrations of Tokyo 2020. During the event, in contrast to the Tokyo 2020 Games, a parade of athletes and volunteers as well as spectators\u2014including children\u2014gathered to engage in the celebrations. Japan&#8217;s capital not only celebrated sporting excellence under unprecedented circumstances in 2021; Tokyo set a high bar for secure and sustainable global sporting events, while sharing touching moments and memories.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img1-anniv-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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legacies.<br><br>In January 2022, under the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-tokyo-info.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/english\/sports_legacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Tokyo Sports Legacy Vision<\/a>,\u201d the TMG laid out a bold strategy for the future\u2014namely, to make efficient use of legacy facilities from the Games, and to increase the adoption of sports in the city, regardless of gender, age or ability.<br><br>In addition, the TMG aims to promote volunteerism\u2014the backbone of Tokyo 2020\u2014and cement a legacy for Japan\u2019s capital not only as a destination for sports, but also as an example of harmonious collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"making-use-of-legacyvenues\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Making Use Of Legacy\u00a0Venues<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>To ensure a sustainable post-Games future, legacy facilities\u2014such as stadiums, venues and other infrastructure\u2014that were built for, and used during Tokyo 2020 continue to be utilized effectively.<br><br>The Japan National Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of Tokyo 2020 and became a centerpiece of the Games, will once again become the focus of the world\u2019s attention when it hosts the 2025 World Athletics Championships, further enhancing the city\u2019s reputation as a destination for top level sports events.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img2-Stadium-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img2-Stadium.jpg 1920w, 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gender-balanced Games in the history of the Olympics. Indeed, 48% of participants in the tournament were women, the highest ratio on record.<br><br>Diversity at Tokyo 2020 was also seen in the variety of sports represented. A number of urban sports debuted at the Games such as skateboarding, cycling-BMX freestyle and 3&#215;3 basketball, as did karate, a traditional activity.<br><br>Based on the strategy of the \u201cTokyo Sports Legacy Vision\u201d the TMG continues to highlight diversity and includes efforts to encourage the adoption of sports activities\u2014whether traditional or modern\u2014by all members of society.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img3-bmx-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>For Tokyo, the inclusion of urban sports that appeal to youth became a catalyst for the uptick in sports enthusiasm, with their inclusion partly responsible for the sports participation rate for Tokyo\u2019s residents rising from 53.9% in 2012 to 68.9% in 2021.<br><br>Tokyo 2020, it seems, helped to create a culture in the city of not only watching, but also supporting and participating in sports. So it comes as no surprise that the city is rolling out campaigns to promote engagement\u2014such as \u201cTokyo Parasports Month\u201d and the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/legacyhalf.tokyo\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2022<\/a>\u201d\u2014for people of all ages and abilities.<br><br>In the period leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Games, Olympic and Paralympic education was conducted at 2,300 public schools across Tokyo. This education program focused on five qualities children should strive to acquire, including a volunteer mindset, an understanding of people with impairments, and a rich international outlook, with the aim of creating a mutually supportive society. As part of this education, the TMG has provided para sports experiences and exchanges with Olympians and Paralympians. 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In the future, this venue will be utilized and developed into a facility where visitors can enjoy urban sports.<br><br>Furthermore, in August 2022, the Ariake Arena held an event to commemorate the anniversary of the Paralympic Games. The aim of the event was to increase interest in the para sports movement through an opening ceremony for the facility and a wheelchair basketball exhibition match.<br><br>The promotion of para sports is a source of pride for Tokyo, the first city to host two Paralympic Summer Games, and that will also host the Deaflympics in 2025. 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And the vast majority of the volunteers operated by the TMG\u201496%, by some estimates\u2014said they would volunteer again following their experience at the Games.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.015em;line-height:1.3em\"><span style=\"color:#3a4f9d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cVolunteers at sporting events not only get energy from the athletes, but can also be proud of what they are doing. Many people worked hard to support the Games, and thanks to them, the event was successful. I would like to continue to volunteer if the opportunity arises.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.25em\"><br><br>&#8211; Yanagi Miyuki, volunteer, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, and One Year Anniversary celebrations<\/span><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ensuring the sustainable use of Games-related sports facilities and increasing the appreciation and participation of sports by all, the TMG is also keen to promote and embed a culture of volunteering across the city.<br><br>The TMG shares information about upcoming activities and initiatives through online platforms like the \u201cTokyo Volunteer Legacy Network\u201d and \u201cTokyo Para Sports &amp; Support,\u201d to create further opportunities for people to volunteer at Tokyo 2020-related legacy events and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" 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class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Beyond Tokyo 2020<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>After the successful conclusion of the Games, supported by the Olympic and Paralympic spirit, Tokyo is now looking to the future, hoping to ride the wave of success and build on its reputation as a leading international business city. The Tokyo 2020 Games made Tokyo a sustainable city with barrier-free accommodation and transportation, multilingual support, and environmental friendliness, and it is ready to open its arms to all people regardless of nationality or impairment. Tokyo, matured by the legacy of the Games, aims to attract new business as it continues to evolve as an international sports and business destination.<br><br>As Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko, noted at the Tokyo 2020 One Year Anniversary celebrations,<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.015em;line-height:1.3em\"><span style=\"color:#3a4f9d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cToday, we are joined by athletes, volunteers, torchbearers, children from the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami, and children of Tokyo. It is an emotional moment, and together, we shall celebrate the one year anniversary and create a big excitement. Through a tournament that has left behind many legacies, Tokyo is standing on a new starting line. Let us come together under the concept \u2018Tokyo Forward\u2019 to create a new future.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.25em\"><br><br><nobr>&#8211; Koike Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo<\/nobr><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-100x57.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-1536x869.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-1247x705.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-826x467.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-520x294.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TMG-img7-Yuriko-260x147.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t<article class=\"wp-block-video\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-video__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-video__player\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/757026164\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-related-content break-out\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n          <h2 class=\"wp-block-related-content__heading\">Read more<\/h2>\n    \n          <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__grid wp-block-related-content__grid--large\">\n\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/tokyo-forward\/art-of-the-possible\/\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_self\"\n                        >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-TMG-AF2-hero-1024x576.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n                              <h3 class=\"wp-block-related-content__title\">Part 2: The Art of The Possible<\/h3>\n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/english\/\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"            >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-TMG-AF2-CTA-TMG-1024x576.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n                              <h3 class=\"wp-block-related-content__title\">Tokyo Metropolitan Government<br>Official English Website<\/h3>\n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"featured_media":12117,"template":"","class_list":["post-9042","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - 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