Five years already. One delegation from the International Paralympic Committee traveled to Japan to mark the anniversary of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic GamesPresident Andrew Parsons and Executive Director Colleen Wrenn took the opportunity to visit the Ariake Arena, the site of the 2021 wheelchair basketball tournament, a school, and transportation infrastructure, noting with satisfaction the progress made in accessibility in the capital.
Andrew Parsons gave a very positive assessment of his visit: The legacy of Tokyo 2020 consists of a model for future host citiesIt shows what can be achieved when an organizing committee and public authorities work together with determination to create a lasting impact. The legacy of Tokyo 2020 has reinforced my belief that The Paralympic Games are the most transformative sporting event in the world. »
🗾 🇯🇵 Five years after Japan hosted the Paralympic Games, the legacies of the Tokyo 2020 - such as the popularization of Para Sports and universal design - are continually taking root in various aspects of life in the Japanese capital.https://t.co/xW50R83GjY
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« It was a very special moment to return to Tokyo, to see many familiar faces and to witness the remarkable progress made in building an inclusive society in the five years since the Games. Tokyo is now an even more inclusive city than it was before. when it hosted the Games “, he congratulates himself.
« The inspiring performances of the athletes who distinguished themselves at the Games served as a powerful catalyst for social transformation, which is now bearing fruit in the form of concrete initiatives regarding accessibility within local communities, schools, and public transport. " adds Kazuyuki Mori, president of the Japanese Paralympic Committee, with the ambition of " building an even more inclusive future ».
