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The organising committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics presented the podium, medals and costumes that will be used for the victory ceremonies during the Games, in a live stream from the Ariake Arena on Thursday.
The unveiling of the dark grey podium made entirely of recycled plastic with Olympic and Paralympic rings, went on amid ongoing speculations as to whether the games will take place or not.
Athletes entered the stage carrying the ceremonial medals on trays while the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony premiered the victory ceremonies music.
During the speech held by the President of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, Seiko Hashimoto announced, “It has been a year since the games were postponed for the first time ever in history due to COVID-19,” and added, “I believe you must have gone through tremendous struggles to overcome this past one year. However, in 50 days counting, we can welcome you all to this stage.”
The 2020 Olympics, which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are due to start in 50 days, on July 23.
SOT, Seiko Hashimoto, President of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee (Japanese): “It has been one year since the games were postponed for the first time ever in history due to COVID-19, and for everyone to face unprecedented challenges. Athletes who were aiming for the Tokyo 2020 back then, must have been put in a difficult situation where they could not participate in the games nor engage in training. I believe you must have gone through tremendous struggles to overcome this past one year. However, in 50 days counting, we can welcome you all to this stage and we are at the point of opening and hosting the games.”
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