2020 Summer Olympics
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The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, was a sporting event in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August 2021.[1] Tokyo was announced as the host city at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013. The winning bid, Tokyo, was announced on 7 September 2013.[2]
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Host city | Tokyo, Japan | ||
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Motto | United by Emotion | ||
Nations | 206 | ||
Athletes | 11,656 | ||
Events | 339 in 33 sports (50 disciplines) | ||
Opening | 23 July 2021 | ||
Closing | 8 August 2021 | ||
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Stadium | Japan National Stadium (known as Olympic Stadium during Games) | ||
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The event was originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, but was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]