Tokyo 2020: The Ultimate Guide to the Games
An Overview of the 2020 Summer Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and branded as Tokyo 2020, were an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan. The Games were originally scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2020, but were postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Dates
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 officially run between 24 July and 9 August 2021. However, sporting action kicked off two days before the Opening Ceremony, with the first medals being awarded in the women's football tournament on July 21.
Sports and Events
Tokyo 2020 featured a record-breaking 339 events in 33 sports, including the Olympic debut of skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
Venues
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were held at 42 venues across Japan. The main Olympic Stadium was located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, while other venues were spread out across the country, including in the prefectures of Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Miyagi.
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