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Live site launched ahead of Rio Games 1000km relay reaches its finish line
During the Rio Games, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games established "Tokyo 2020 Live Site in 2016 - From Rio to Tokyo" (Sponsored by Nippon Life Insurance, Mizuho Financial Group, Meiji, LIXIL) at locations including Ueno Onshi Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the National Showa Memorial Park (Tachikawa City, Akishima City), as well as in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures.
■ Scene at the Ueno Venue
The venue features live broadcasts of the Rio Games on large screens, stage events with athletes, comedians, and artists, and immersive video experiences. There are also areas for trying out various sports and sales of official Games merchandise.
An "Handover Party" is scheduled for August 22 at the Ueno venue. This event will celebrate the "Flag Handover" ceremony (where the Olympic flag passes from Rio to Tokyo) during the Rio Olympics closing ceremony with attendees and will feature live performances by artists. The Showa Memorial Park venue will also host a "Handover Sports Festival" where visitors can enjoy activities with comedians and athletes.
■ 1000km Relay Goal
On August 7, the grand finish line for the "Road to Tomorrow 1000km Relay 2016" (Special Cooperation: Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Sponsors: Japan Airlines, ASICS, Kinki Nippon Tourist, Nippon Life Insurance, Mizuho Financial Group) was set up in the space adjacent to the live site in Ueno Park.
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This relay, connecting the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster areas from Aomori to Tokyo via running and cycling, aims to prevent the fading of memories of the disaster and deepen bonds between participants from across Japan and residents of the affected areas. Approximately 1,400 people participated nationwide.
Starting from the Aomori Prefectural Government Office on July 24th, the relay reached its finish line on the 15th day. During the final leg, general runners joined guest runners, including former track athlete and relay ambassador Nobuhiro Asahara. Amidst a welcoming ceremony led by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, they crossed the finish line with smiles.
At the Grand Goal Ceremony held at the live site, Governor Koike drew laughter by saying, "I'm Koike, who just finished the race at the Metropolitan Government Building the other day." She stated, "The relay sash we passed on is a symbol of our bond with the disaster-affected areas. I want to fully embrace that sentiment. Without the recovery of the disaster-affected areas, the success of the 2020 Tokyo Games is impossible." Regarding the live site, she added, "I hope many people will enjoy watching the performances of athletes from around the world on the big screen." She also revealed she will attend the Rio Games closing ceremony and bring back the Olympic flag.
Live Site Official Website:
https://tokyo2020.jp/jp/special/rio-to-tokyo/live-sites-in-2016/
1000km Relay Official Website:
http://www.1000km.jp/
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