On February 19, during the Sochi Olympics, Dentsu Inc. held a "Dentsu Reception" at "The Olympic Club" within the Olympic Park. Approximately 150 attendees participated, including around 50 International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials, as well as representatives from sponsoring companies and media.
Dentsu Inc. Vice President Shoichi Nakamoto expressed gratitude, stating, "Dentsu Inc. and the IOC have collaborated for many years. We wish to continue this positive relationship towards success in Rio, PyeongChang, and Tokyo."

IOC Vice President and Chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Tokyo Olympic Games, John Coates, expressed gratitude for Dentsu Inc.'s contributions to the Olympic Movement and presented Dentsu Inc. Vice President Nakamoto with an IOC bib and torch.
Mr. Coates, Vice President Nakamoto, and others performed the traditional sake barrel opening ceremony, entertaining attendees with Japanese cuisine and live music.


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