Tokyo 2020 Sports Director on Olympic Preparations, Motivating Athletes

Aug.26 — The Sports Director of Tokyo 2020 Koji Murofushi spoke exclusively with Bloomberg’s Ayai Tomisawa on the current preparation process and how to keep athletes motivated after the games were delayed. The gold medalist says the organizer aims to welcome athletes next year, and they are working with international organizations and governments to ensure their safety from the coronavirus.


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Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens.

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