Tokyo is again in the spotlight as the much-anticipated Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games got underway with the Opening Ceremony last night.
Tokyo 2020 will see the largest Paralympic Games ever, with more than 4400 athletes representing 176 countries participating in 22 sports. Interested in learning more? The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center website has the answers. From an introduction to what the Paralympics are and the history, to sports, the athletes, the schedule of events, interviews and more. So much has gone into these games behind the scenes and Tokyo is all geared up with increased accessibility to welcome the athletes and future visitors to Tokyo.
The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center was established in May 2015 with the objective to ensure the success of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and promote Paralympic sports. Their mission being a historical first as the city to host the Games for a second time. The Foundation has supported preparation for the Paralympic Games, not only have physical barriers for disabled people be removed, but efforts are also being made to overcome psychological barriers to develop “barrier-free minds”.
IMAGE: Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center
