The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were set to be a grand spectacle, one of the biggest sporting events ever held. But in the wake of the global pandemic, the Olympic games were pushed back a year.
Despite the delay, the games are still being referred to as Tokyo 2020. Have you ever wondered why, when the games are taking place in 2021, they’re still being referred to as Tokyo 2020? In this article, we’ll explore why the Olympic Games are still labelled as Tokyo 2020, and what this could mean for the future of the events.
So stay tuned and read on to find out the answer!
Why Is It Still Called Tokyo 2020?
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Games were postponed until 202 This has caused some confusion with many wondering why the Games are still called Tokyo 2020.In this article, we take a closer look at why the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is still called Tokyo 2020 and what this means for the Games ahead.
History of Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are a global sporting event that is held every four years.The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 189 Since then, the Olympic Games have become a worldwide celebration that takes place in a different city every four years.
The last time the Olympic Games were held in Tokyo was in 196 This was the first time the Games were held in Asia, and they were a resounding success. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be only the second time the Games are held in Tokyo in over 50 years.
Preparation for Tokyo 2020
In 2017, Tokyo was announced as the host of the 2020 Olympic Games. It was a momentous occasion for the Japanese people, who had been preparing for the Games for many years. The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games had been working hard to ensure that the Games would be a success and that Tokyo 2020 would be a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for spectators and participants alike”.The Coronavirus Pandemic
Unfortunately, in 2020 the world was hit by a global pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on all aspects of life, including sports.As a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in March of 2020 that the Games had been postponed until 202 This was to ensure the safety of the athletes and to give the organisers more time to prepare.