It has been an eventful week in Japan as we mark one year until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. On July 24th, the Tokyo Olympic Games Organising Committee (TOCOG) revealed the stunning Olympic medals that will be awarded to the victorious athletes next year. The Olympic and Paralympic torches were also on display, attracting the attention of Malaysian mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai.
“We had only seen the Olympic Torch and Paralympic Torch on TV before. But to actually hold them was an incredible experience,” Lai expressed. Goh added, “The Olympics is not just a competition for me. It is the dream of every athlete.”
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Goh and Lai find themselves in a fierce battle to secure their spot at the Olympics, facing tough competition from Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalists Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying, as well as Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing. Despite the challenges, Lai remains optimistic about the next 12 months, saying, “There are three pairs in the top 16 of the world, and only two will qualify for the Olympics. It’s a tough competition among us three, but we will work hard, and whoever qualifies will proudly represent Malaysia at the Olympics.”
During the #1YearToGo festivities, TOCOG provided an update on the progress of the Olympic venues and the readiness of the city. Badminton will be held at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, located approximately 30 minutes from the heart of Tokyo. This venue has already been in use, hosting the DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open in 2018 and 2019.
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The Olympic Village and Olympic Stadium, where the Opening Ceremony will take place, are still under construction but are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Here are some interesting facts about these venues:
Musashino Forest Sport Plaza
- Total area of 30,000 square meters, divided into the main arena building and the sub-arena building
- The main arena has the largest surface area of any indoor facility for Tokyo 2020, spanning around 4,900 square meters
- Can accommodate up to 10,000 spectators, including temporary seats
- It was the first new venue opened for Tokyo 2020 on November 25, 2017
- Construction cost exceeded US$300 million
Olympic Stadium
- Construction began in December 2016
- Approximately 2,400 workers are currently on site
- Building height – 47.4 meters
- Roof length – 60 meters, constructed using Japanese wood and steel
- Capacity for the Olympic Games – 60,000
- Costs incurred up until now – 149,000,000,000 Yen
Olympic Village
- Consists of 21 apartment buildings situated on a 44-hectare plot
- Each building has 14 to 18 floors
- Provides a total of 3,800 flats with 18,000 beds
- Expected to accommodate 12,000 athletes and 6,000 support staff
- After the games, the village will be repurposed into residential buildings
This is just a glimpse of what awaits us at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to witness the amazing performances of the world’s top athletes. Stay tuned for more updates on Carnegiecentre.com, your ultimate source for everything Olympics!
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Conclusion
As we mark one year until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the anticipation and excitement continue to grow. From the unveiling of the Olympic medals to the progress of the Olympic venues, every moment brings us closer to witnessing history in the making. Make sure to follow Carnegiecentre.com for all the latest updates on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where dreams will be realized, and records will be shattered.
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