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Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Oct 11, 2018

Japan hopes to spread word about wheelchair rugby in 2020

With Tokyo playing host to the next Paralympic Games in 2020, the members of Japan's wheelchair rugby team, the reigning world champion, know they're in a unique position to promote the fast-paced, hard-hitting sport.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2018

Saitama starts recruiting homestay hosts for Tokyo 2020 athletes' families

The prefecture's project is intended to help the families and others involved in the games secure lodging and offer opportunities for them to experience Japanese culture and cuisine.
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2018

Doping cases mar Japan's fair play image ahead of 2020 Games

Revelations about doping in recent years have shaken the very foundations of the Japanese sporting world and its reputation for fair play.
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Jul 19, 2018

JSF chief Tsuyoshi Aoki disappointed 2020 Olympics won't showcase swimming finals in prime time

The Japan Swimming Federation conceded defeat on Thursday in its effort to have the 2020 Tokyo Olympics swimming finals aired domestically in the evening.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
May 16, 2018

Paralympic gold medalist Gurimu Narita targeting historic double achievement at Tokyo 2020

Gurimu Narita did not bask too long in the glory of winning a pair of medals at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
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May 7, 2018

Japan men's 4x100 relay team working hard to claim gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Japanese men's 4x100-meter relay team is absolutely serious about shooting for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2018

Metro government says Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic venue construction on schedule

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is building seven new permanent venues for the games, including the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza badminton and modern pentathlon fencing arena.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2018

Sport climbing gaining hold ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics have the power to turn obscure sports into much bigger attractions once they've been included on the program for the global sports extravaganza.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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