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Usain Bolt Appears at First Public Event for "New National Stadium" A chance to experience the venue ahead of 2020!
On August 27, the Japan Sports Council (JSC) announced the construction schedule and outline of the opening event for the new National Stadium, currently under construction for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This stadium will serve as the main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Games' opening and closing ceremonies, as well as track and field events.
Construction began in December 2016, and final finishing work is currently underway with completion targeted for November 2019.
On December 21, JSC will hold the "National Stadium Opening Event ~HELLO, OUR STADIUM~" (Sponsors as of August 27: ASICS, JR East), the first public unveiling of the completed stadium. (Audience: approx. 60,000 people)
The concept is "OUR STADIUM: Where Humanity Becomes One." It embodies the vision to create a hub that transcends regional and national boundaries, uniting all humanity to project the power of culture and sports into a new era.
The event will feature three content pillars: "Sports," "Music," and "Culture." For the sports content, a new, unprecedented race format is being planned, with Usain Bolt, hailed as "the fastest sprinter in human history," confirmed as a guest runner. Race details are scheduled for announcement in mid-October, with other content and performers revealed as they are finalized.
JSC has launched a dedicated event website ( https://ourstadium.jpnsport.go.jp/ ) and commenced lottery ticket sales. All seats are reserved, with three price categories: Category 1 (¥8,000), Category 2 (¥6,000), and Category 3 (¥5,000). Applications close on September 16, with lottery results announced on September 20.
JSC is calling on fans to "join together to celebrate the historic day marking the start of the new National Stadium."
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